1822
Brazilian Independence
Prince Pedro, regent of Portugal's largest colony, stood by the Ipiranga River near São Paulo and declared 'Independence or death!'
Liberia Founded
The American Colonization Society landed freed American slaves on Cape Mesurado in West Africa with a mandate to build a Christian, English-speaking republic.
Denmark Vesey Plot
In Charleston, a free Black carpenter and former enslaved man was accused of organizing an elaborate slave uprising that would have burned the city.
Moka Sardili Taken by Ibrahim
Ibrahim Pasha, Muhammad Ali's son, landed on the Morea at the head of an Egyptian army trained by French officers and armed with modern weapons.
Battle of Pichincha
On the slopes of a volcano above Quito, Antonio Jose de Sucre beat the last Spanish army in the north of South America.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1822?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1822. The most significant is Brazilian Independence: Prince Pedro, regent of Portugal's largest colony, stood by the Ipiranga River near São Paulo and declared 'Independence or death!'
What era was 1822 part of?
1822 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1822?
The events from 1822 span South America, Africa, North America and Europe.