Abstract
The construction of the Imperial State has been and still remains object of many studies and researches. However, a point seems to remain neglected. The Empire of Brazil was a "Confessional State", existing a unity between secular and spiritual powers. Along with the proposed policies, there was a variety of projects developed by the Catholic Church in Brazil. From the 1840s, the ultramontanism became the most prominent Catholic movement. Cândido Mendes de Almeida was one of the faithful who most contributed to this cause, not only as a politician and jurist, but also as a historian. However, his life and his work have not received the deserved attention by Brazilian historians. This article wants to raise awareness about the biography and work of Cândido Mendes de Almeida.
Keywords:
State; Church; ultramontanism