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Francisco de Paula Paula Santander Biography and Timeline

Follow Francisco de Paula Paula Santander through 2 dated historical records for Colombia.

Francisco de Paula Paula Santander, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1819–1819Years on this page

1819

Battle of Boyaca

Brigadier General · Boyaca · Warfare / Wars of Independence

Fights at the Battle of Boyaca, Colombia, then known as New Granada, wins its independence from Spain at the Battle of Boyaca. el Puente de Boyaca, is no longer in use but it has been maintained as a symbol of the Independence of South America. After the battle, Santander & Anzotegui are promoted to the rank of Division General, the equivalent of Major General

Role range: 1800-1825

Independence of Colombia

Brigadier General · Boyaca · Warfare / Wars of Independence

Fights at the Battle of Boyaca, Colombia, then known as New Granada, wins its independence from Spain at the Battle of Boyaca

Role range: 1800-1825

Records, sources and methodology

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