Aureliano Coutinho, Viscount of Sepetiba

Aureliano de Sousa e Oliveira Coutinho, Viscount of Sepetiba (21 July 1800 – 25 September 1855) was a Brazilian politician, judge and monarchist during the period of the Empire of Brazil (1822–1889). He was the leader of the "Courtier Faction", a political faction composed of high-ranking palace servants and notable politicians who exercised a strong influence over Emperor Pedro II in his early years.

The Viscount of Sepetiba
Aureliano de Sousa e Oliveira Coutinho, Viscount of Sepetiba
Minister of Justice
In office
4 June 1833 – 16 January 1835
MonarchPedro II
Preceded byCândido José de Araújo Viana
Succeeded byManuel Alves Branco
Personal details
Born(1800-07-21)21 July 1800
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Colonial Brazil
Died25 September 1855(1855-09-25) (aged 55)
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil
Political party
  • 1st Liberal Party (1830–1831)
  • Moderate Party (1831–1837)
  • 2nd Liberal Party (Courtier Faction) (1837 – c. 1847)
  • 2nd Liberal Party (c. 1847 – 1855)
OccupationPolitician
SignatureCursive ink signature