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His Excellency Marshal
Floriano Peixoto
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Marshal Floriano in 1891
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| 2nd President of Brazil | |
| In office 23 November 1891 – 14 November 1894 |
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| Vice President | Manuel Vitorino |
| Preceded by | Deodoro da Fonseca |
| Succeeded by | Prudente de Morais |
| 1st Vice President of Brazil | |
| In office 26 February 1891 – 23 November 1891 |
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| President | Deodoro da Fonseca |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Vitorino |
| Minister of War | |
| In office 19 April 1890 – 22 January 1891 |
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| President | Deodoro da Fonseca |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Wandenkolk |
| Succeeded by | Falcão da Frota |
| President of the Mato Grosso Province | |
| In office 13 September 1884 – 5 October 1885 |
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| Monarch | Pedro II |
| Preceded by | Baron of Batovi |
| Succeeded by | Ramos Ferreira |
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| Born | 30 April 1839 Maceió, Alagoas, Empire of Brazil |
| Died | 29 July 1895 (aged 56) Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Josina Peixoto
(m. 1872) |
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| Nickname | The Iron Marshal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Empire of Brazil Brazil |
| Branch/service |  Brazilian Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1889 |
| Rank | Field Marshal |
| Battles/wars | Paraguayan War |
Floriano Vieira Peixoto (born April 30, 1839 – died July 29, 1895) was an important Brazilian soldier and politician. He was born in a place that is now part of Maceió, Alagoas. People called him the "Iron Marshal" because he was very strong and determined.
Floriano Peixoto fought in the Paraguayan War, a big conflict in South America. He later became the second President of Brazil. He was also the first Vice President of Brazil to take over the presidency when the president before him resigned.
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Becoming President of Brazil
Floriano Peixoto was an army marshal, which is a very high rank in the military. He was chosen as vice-president in February 1891.
In November 1891, he became president. This happened after Deodoro da Fonseca, Brazil's first president, decided to resign.
Floriano Peixoto took office during a difficult time for the new Brazilian Republic. The country was facing many political and economic problems. There was also a big financial crisis caused by something called the "Encilhamento" economic bubble, which had burst.
Floriano Peixoto's Presidency
Floriano Peixoto's time as president was marked by several challenges and conflicts. He ruled in a very strong and firm way.
- Naval Rebellion: In 1893–1894, a group of naval officers rebelled against him. Floriano Peixoto successfully put down this rebellion.
- Federalist Revolution: Around the same time, there was another military movement in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. This was known as the Federalist Revolution. Floriano Peixoto's government also defeated this movement.
During his presidency, Floriano Peixoto made the central government more powerful. He also encouraged a strong sense of nationalism among Brazilians. Many people admired him, and this support for a republican leader was a new thing in Brazil.
Floriano Peixoto's Legacy
Floriano Peixoto is often remembered as "the Consolidator of the Republic." This means he helped make the new republican government strong and stable. He is also known as "The Iron Marshal" because of his strong leadership.
He finished his term and left the presidency on November 15, 1894. Even though some people didn't like his strict style, he played a key role in making sure the new republic lasted.
After the Federalist Revolution ended, the capital city of Santa Catarina state, which was called Desterro, was renamed Florianópolis. This new name honored Floriano Peixoto for his role in the conflict.
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