mancipacion sudamerica español History Timeline and Biographies

The emancipation of South America from Spanish rule, known as "mancipacion sudamerica español," was a complex and multifaceted process that spanned several decades in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This movement involved a series of political, social, and military events that led to the independence of South American countries from Spanish colonial rule. Key figures in this process included leaders such as Simón Bolívar, José de San Martín, and Bernardo O'Higgins, among others. This timeline outlines the major events and milestones in the struggle for independence across the continent.

Creation Time:2024-07-03

1806

British Invasions of the Río de la Plata

The British invasions of the Río de la Plata were a series of unsuccessful British attempts to conquer Spanish territories in South America, which helped to ignite local resistance and a desire for independence from Spanish rule.
1810

The May Revolution

The May Revolution in Buenos Aires marked the beginning of the Argentine War of Independence. It established the first local government not appointed by the Spanish Crown, setting a precedent for other regions.
1811

Independence of Paraguay

Paraguay declared its independence from Spain, becoming one of the first South American countries to break free from colonial rule.
1811

Battle of Las Piedras

The Battle of Las Piedras was a significant victory for the revolutionary forces led by José Artigas in Uruguay, furthering the cause of mancipacion sudamerica español.
1816

Declaration of Independence of Argentina

Argentina formally declared its independence from Spain on July 9, 1816, a crucial milestone in the mancipacion sudamerica español movement.
1817

Crossing of the Andes

José de San Martín led the Army of the Andes across the mountains to liberate Chile from Spanish rule, a pivotal campaign in the South American wars of independence.
1818

Battle of Maipú

The Battle of Maipú was a decisive victory for the Chilean and Argentine forces under San Martín, securing Chile's independence from Spanish control.
1821

Liberation of Peru

San Martín declared the independence of Peru in Lima on July 28, 1821, further advancing the mancipacion sudamerica español.
1822

Guayaquil Conference

Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín met in Guayaquil to discuss the future of Latin American independence, although the details of their discussions remain largely unknown.
1824

Battle of Ayacucho

The Battle of Ayacucho on December 9, 1824, was a decisive victory for the revolutionary forces, effectively ending Spanish rule in South America and solidifying the mancipacion sudamerica español.
1825

Independence of Bolivia

Bolivia declared its independence from Spain, with the new country being named in honor of Simón Bolívar.
1828

Treaty of Montevideo

The Treaty of Montevideo recognized the independence of Uruguay, further consolidating the mancipacion sudamerica español.
1830

Gran Colombia Dissolution

Gran Colombia, a union of several South American countries, dissolved into separate nations, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador, each continuing their path of independence.
1831

Formation of the Republic of Ecuador

Ecuador formally became an independent republic, following the dissolution of Gran Colombia.
1839

End of the War of the Confederation

The War of the Confederation ended, resulting in the dissolution of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation and reaffirming the independence of both Peru and Bolivia.
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