Cabanagem of Grão‐Pará,Brazil, 1835–1840

Abstract

Cabanagem was one of the most important insurrections in Brazil's history. It took place in the province of Grão‐Pará (currently the States of Pará and Amazonas) during the years 1835–40 and is known for the violence implemented in its ruthless suppression, during which 30,000 people – more than 35 percent of Grão‐Pará's population in 1819 – were killed.