The Brazilian nobility refers to the social class of aristocrats that emerged during the colonial period and continued into the Empire of Brazil (1822-1889). This class included landowners, wealthy merchants, and influential figures who held titles granted by the Portuguese crown or the Brazilian emperor. Their status was often linked to land ownership and political power. With the abolition of the monarchy in 1889, the formal titles of nobility lost their legal status, but many descendants of noble families still retain cultural significance. Today, the legacy of the Brazilian nobility can be seen in historical architecture, traditions, and the continued prominence of certain families in Brazilian society.