Riograndense Republic

Riograndense Republic
República Rio-Grandense
1836–1845
Flag of Riograndense Republic
Flag
Coat of arms of Riograndense Republic
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Liberdade, Igualdade, Humanidade

"Liberty, Equality, Humanity"
The Riograndense Republic corresponded with the current Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul
The Riograndense Republic corresponded with the current Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul
StatusUnrecognized state
CapitalPiratini[citation needed]
Common languagesPortuguese
GovernmentUnitary presidential republic
President 
• 1836–1841
Bento Gonçalves
• 1841–1845
Gomes Jardim
Historical era19th Century
• Independence of Empire of Brazil
11 September 1836
• Confederation with Juliana Republic
24 July 1839
• Constitution adopted
8 February 1843
1 March 1845
CurrencyBrazilian Real
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Empire of Brazil
São Pedro do Rio Grande do Sul Province
Empire of Brazil
São Pedro do Rio Grande do Sul Province
Today part ofBrazil
Proclamation of the Piratini Republic. Antônio Parreiras.

The Riograndense Republic,[1] often called the Piratini Republic (Portuguese: República Rio-Grandense or República do Piratini), was a de facto state that seceded from the Empire of Brazil and roughly coincided with the present state of Rio Grande do Sul. It was proclaimed on 11 September 1836[2] by general Antônio de Sousa Neto as a direct consequence of the victory obtained by gaúcho oligarchic forces at the Battle of Seival [pt] (1836) during the Ragamuffin War (1835–1845). It had a constitution adopted in 1843 and was recognised only by the United Kingdom,[citation needed] France,[citation needed] and Uruguay.

In 1839, the Riograndense Republic formed a confederation with the short-lived Juliana Republic (Portuguese: República Juliana) which proclaimed its independence in the same year. November 1839, however, saw the war result in the defeat and disappearance of the Juliana Republic. The Riograndense Republic had five capitals during its nearly nine years of existence: the cities of Piratini (for which it is often called Piratini Republic), Alegrete, Caçapava do Sul (official capitals), Bagé (for only two weeks), and São Borja. The war between the Gaúchos and the Brazilian Empire was ended by the Ponche Verde Treaty.

  1. ^ "Constitution of the Rio-Grandense Republic (dated 1843)". pampalivre.info. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Riograndense Republic". www.wikidata.org. Retrieved 2023-03-20.