1 December 1822 November 30, 2013 Author: Staff Peter I is crowned Emperor of Brazil. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence." William F. Buckley — Click here for more from William F. Buckley Related posts: 2 December 1804 1 December 1988 1 December 1989 16 December 1972 Categories: History Tags: 1 December, 1822