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How old was Pedro II when he became Emperor?

  • Five years old

  • Ten years old

  • Fifteen years old

  • Eight years old

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Pedro II of Brazil was born on December 2, 1825. His father, Pedro I, was the first emperor of Brazil. Pedro I abdicated the throne in 1831, and Pedro II became emperor at the age of five. He ruled until 1889, when he was overthrown in a military coup.
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