1888 in Brazil

Events in the year 1888 in Brazil.

Incumbents

Monarch: Pedro II
Prime Minister: João Alfredo Correia de Oliveira

Events

May 7 – The bill to abolish slavery is presented in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.
May 13 – Princess Isabel signs the Lei Áurea, which abolishes slavery in Brazil.

Births

September 3 – Nereu Ramos, 20th president of Brazil
December 29 – Gustavo Barroso, lawyer and politician

Deaths

January 17 – Robert Reid Kalley, Scottish missionary who introduced Presbyterian to Brazil
August 18 – Franklin Távora, lawyer and politician