dom pedro only lived a short life, dying in 1834, at the age of 36 - however, in that short time, he managed to father at least 13 children, ensuring that his legacy would live on.

one of the most revered historical figureheads of the city is the once imperial princes of brazil - isabel cristina leopoldina augusta micaela gabriela gonzaga de bragança, or simply princess isabel.

born in 1846, to emperor dom pedro ii, in rio's historical são cristóvão neighborhood, isabel became heir to the brazilian thrones after the untimely death of her two brothers.