Formação intelectual, poder político e memória de D. Leopoldina

Abstract

This study investigates the representation of the Empress D. Leopoldina’s intellectual side in two distinct biographies, that were written by Amilcar Salgado dos Santos (1927) and Paulo Rezzutti (2017). The comparative analysis of these works highlights how Leopoldina’s Austrian education and political engagement are portrayed in different ways, reflecting the historiographical perspectives of the authors' respective periods of time. By examining Leopoldina’s influence behind the scenes of history, this research contributes to the discussion on the importance of studying women’s biographies in historiography and how they can be reinterpreted over time.