1799 captaincy of Paraíba do Norte (later renamed Paraiba) split from Pernambuco 1808 Rio Grande de Norte split from Pernambuco 07 Mar 1817 - 1 Jul 1817 Republic of Pernambuco (in rebellion). 16 Sep 1817 Alagôas captaincy split from Pernambuco. 28 Feb 1821 province of United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves 07 Sep 1822 province of empire of Brazil. 1824 Comarca of Rio Sao Francisco separated from Pernambuco Notes References See also History of Pernambuco Captaincies of Brazil Iberian Union History of Alagoas Captaincies of Brazil Portuguese colonization of the Americas Former Portuguese colonies History of Pernambuco 1534 establishments in South America