Muaná Revolt (1823)

Muaná Revolt (1823)
Part of Brazilian War of Independence
Date28 May 1823
Location
Muaná, Marajó, Brazil
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves Muaná rebels
Commanders and leaders
Francisco José Ribeiro[1] José Pedro de Azevêdo (POW)[1]
Strength
Unknown 200 men[1]
Casualties and losses
Unknown Many arrested[1]

The Muaná Revolt (1823) was a revolt against the Kingdom of Portugal after an unsuccessful rebellion in Belém. However the revolt also resulted in failure.

Background

Main article: Belém Rebellion (1823)

Despite the unsuccessful rebellion in Belém, some civilians were taken to public jail. However, some, including both military and civilian personnel, managed to escape, hiding in the town of Muaná, in the island of Marajó.[1][2][3]

Revolt

On May 28, the refugees in Muaná joined forces with the local landowner José Pedro de Azevêdo, who, leading a group of 200 men, proclaimed Brazil's independence in the name of Dom Pedro I,[1] they then captured the village.[3]

In response to this movement, Major Francisco José Ribeiro was sent to Muaná. After a four-hour fight, he managed to suppress the revolt and arrest many of its participants, including Pedro de Azevêdo. The prisoners were taken to the Public Jail, who displayed palmatorias (wooden paddles) and whips in the windows as symbols of repression.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Muaná 2023.
  2. ^ Rebeldes.
  3. ^ a b Agência 2022.
  • Rebeldes, Impressões. "Motim militar a favor da Independência" (in Portuguese).
  • Agência, Rádio (September 2, 2022). "Guerras da Independência: Conflitos armados pela liberdade no Pará" (in Portuguese). Lucas Pordeus Leon.
  • Muaná, IBGE (2023). "Muaná" (in Portuguese).