José Antônio Saraiva [SEP] occupation
José Antônio Saraiva
José Antônio Saraiva, also known as Counsellor Saraiva (1 May 1823 – 21 July 1895), was a politician, diplomat and lawyer during the period of the Empire of Brazil (1822–1889). He held the position of President of the Council of Ministers (post of prime minister) firstly from 28 March 1880 to 21 January 1882 and second May 6 May 1885 to 20 August 1885. He was appointed by Emperor Pedro II to form a cabinet in the early hours of 16 November 1889, but
1885 in Brazil
Events in the year 1885 in Brazil.
Incumbents.
- Monarch – Emperor Pedro II
- Prime Minister – Manuel Pinto de Sousa Dantas (until 6 May), José Antônio Saraiva (from 6 May to 20 August), Baron of Cotegipe (starting 20 August)
Events.
- September 28 - Sexagenarian Law, or Saraiva-Cotegipe Law, which frees slaves over the age of 60.