João VI of Portugal
João VI fled Napoleon's invasion with his entire court to Brazil in 1807-1808, governing the Portuguese Empire from Rio de Janeiro and transforming Brazil into a full kingdom. He returned to Portugal in 1821 leaving his son Pedro as regent, whose declaration of Brazilian independence in 1822 João eventually recognised.
- Lived: 1767 CE – 1826 CE
- Nationality: portuguese
- Roles: king, head_of_state
