# Portugal recognises independence (29 August 1825)

URL: https://allhistories.com/brazil/timeline/1825-portugal-recognises-independence
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Themes: Treaty

Under British mediation by Sir Charles Stuart, Portugal and Brazil sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, by which Portugal recognises Brazilian independence. Brazil agrees to pay Portugal two million pounds, largely by assuming a Portuguese loan raised in London, and João VI is allowed the honorary title of Emperor of Brazil.

## Why it matters
Portuguese recognition completes the international legitimacy of the new empire and opens the way to recognition by other European powers.

Ruler at the Time: [Pedro I](https://allhistories.com/brazil/rulers/pedro-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Treaty of Rio de Janeiro (1825)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Rio_de_Janeiro_(1825))
- [Wikipedia — First Reign & Regency (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Brazil)