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Conflict Americas

Colombian War of Independence

1810 CE – 1819 CE · 9 years

Bolívar's daring crossing of the Andes and his victory at Boyacá liberated New Granada, leading to the creation of Gran Colombia — the short-lived republic that unified much of northern South America.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Colombian patriots (Simón Bolívar)
  • Royalist Spain

Key moments

Defining events in the Colombian War of Independence.

  1. 1819 Battle of Boyacá
  2. 1815 Siege of Cartagena

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Events the timeline places between 1810 CE and 1819 CE.

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