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| coronation = 11 April 2011
| cor-type = Coronation
| predecessor = [[Rafael of Brazil|Rafael I]]
| successor = Isabel
| suc-type = Heir apparent
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| issue-link = #Issue
| house = Orléans-Braganza
| full name = ''Luiz GastãoXavier Henrique Pedro Miguel Gabriel Rafael Gonzaga''
| father = Pedro IV
| mother = Maria of Orléans
| religion = Roman Catholicism
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Dom '''Luiz II''' (Luiz GastãoXavier Henrique Pedro Miguel Gabriel Rafael Gonzaga; born February 21, 1983) is the current ruling Emperor of Brazil. He is the second son of Emperor Pedro IV and his wife, Empress Maria. Alongside his role, he is also the head of the [[Imperial Family of Brazil]]. He assumed the throne of Brazil in 2010 following the abdication of [[Rafael of Brazil|his brother]].
 
He is also known for expressing hard-right views and his opposition to homosexuality. Supporters have claimed he has been instrumental in restoring the moral integrity of Brazil, whilst critics have accused him of overstepping his constitutional role and making inappropriate political interventions.
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