Riograndense Republic: Map & History
The Riograndense Republic, often called the Piratini Republic, was a de facto state that seceded from the Empire of Brazil and roughly coincided with the present state of Rio Grande do Sul.
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The Riograndense Republic, often called the Piratini Republic, 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 by general Antônio de Sousa Neto as a direct consequence of the victory obtained by gaúcho oligarchic forces at the Battle of Seival (1836) during the Ragamuffin War (1835–1845). It had a constitution adopted in 1843 and was recognised only by the United Kingdom, France, and Uruguay.
Modern Countries Once Part of Riograndense Republic
At its mapped extent, Riograndense Republic covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Riograndense Republic's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Riograndense Republic in Depth
History
The economy of the then Province of São Pedro of Rio Grande do Sul of the Empire of Brazil was mainly focused on the production of jerky and leather. The province depended entirely on the domestic market, but the overvalued exchange rate and the tariff benefits then offered meant that imported beef was cheaper. Thus, the estancieiros of the region, among them the famous Bento Gonçalves, began a rebellion against the Imperial Government. After a meeting, it was decided that armed militias would be formed under the leadership of Gonçalves inside the province to take over the provincial government.
Government
The Constitution of the Riograndense Republic was completed in 1843, after seven years of independence from the Brazilian Empire. It was signed, "by the very fist of all the deputies" in Alegrete (when it was still a town), on 8 February 1843. The document includes the names of José Pinheiro de Uchôa Cintra, Francisco de Sá Brito, José Mariano de Matos, Serafim dos Anjos France, Domingos José de Almeida.
Legacy
The Riograndense Republic is symbolically perennial in the flag and coat of arms of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, just as other Brazilian states maintained in their civic symbols evocations of relevant deeds. Its territory derived from the partial split of the Province of São Pedro do Rio Grande do Sul, which had its limits totally defined in relation to Uruguay only after the end of the Ragamuffin War (1835–45). After the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic (1889), the whole territory of the Province became one of the federal units of Brazil, the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
It did not hold the monopoly of force since it no longer had its own army: it hosted the Southern Military Command of the Imperial Brazilian Army.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Riograndense Republic (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Riograndense Republic: Key Facts
| Capitals | Piratini, Alegrete, Caçapava do Sul, Bagé |
|---|---|
| Official language | Portuguese |
| Form of government | republic |
| Founded | 11 September 1836 |
| Dissolved | 1 March 1845 |
Facts from Wikidata Q162192 (CC0).
Riograndense Republic Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 287,825 km² in 1844 CE.
Riograndense Republic: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Riograndense Republic exist?
The Riograndense Republic is dated to 1836 CE – 1845 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Riograndense Republic?
The capital of the Riograndense Republic was Piratini.
How large was the Riograndense Republic at its peak?
At its peak in 1844 the Riograndense Republic covered about 287,825 km².
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