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.