João Alfredo Correa de Oliveira (12 December 1835, in

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– 6 March 1919, in

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) was a Brazilian politician, abolitionist and monarchist. Integrated in the Conservative Party was linked to the formulation of the Law of Free Womb and the

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. It was also the main articulator of the first universalizing law on civil registration in Brazil, in 1874. He was provincial deputy, general deputy and also Minister of Business of the

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(March 1870 to June 1875) which was the longest of a minister in this portfolio (noteworthy, since at the time few ministerial mandates lasted longer than 18 months). Other positions held include Minister of Agriculture,

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(from 10 March 1888 to 7 June 1889), State Councilor, President of the provinces of

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(2 December 1869 to 17 April 1870) and

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(19 October 1885 to 26 April 1886) and still senator, from 1877 to 1889. He was

(

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of Emperor Pedro II), from 10 March 1888 to 7 June 1889. He was head of government and major opponent of

Joaquim Nabuco Joaquim Aurélio Barreto Nabuco de Araújo (August 19, 1849 – January 17, 1910) was a Brazilian writer, statesman, and a leading voice in the abolitionist movement of his country. Early life and education Born in Brazil, Joaquim was the s ...

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. His ministry secured the parliamentary approval of the Golden Law project, sanctioned by Princess Isabel, who held the position of regent of the empire because of the Emperor's trip to

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. He presided over the

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, after the proclamation of the republic.

Imperial Cabinet

He was president of the Council of Ministers and simultaneously

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. *Ministry of the Empire: José Fernandes da Costa Pereira Júnior *Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Antônio da Silva Prado;

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*Ministry of Justice: Antônio Ferreira Viana *Ministry of War: Tomás José Coelho de Almeida *Ministry of the Navy: Luís Antônio Vieira da Silva *Ministry of Transport and Public Works: José Fernandes da Costa Pereira Júnior

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