President of Paraguay
Succeeds his father as president of Paraguay.
Role range: 1862-1870 – 1862-1870
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Francisco Solano Lopez Biography and Timeline
Follow Francisco Solano Lopez through 8 dated historical records for Paraguay.
Francisco Solano Lopez, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1862–1870Years on this page
1862
1864
Marques de Olinda Capture
Orders the seizure of the Brazilian steamer Marques de Olinda.
Role range: 1864-1870 – 1862-1870
Mato Grosso Campaign
Launches the invasion of Mato Grosso after conflict with Brazil escalates.
Role range: 1864-1870 – 1862-1870
1865
Corrientes Invasion
Orders Paraguayan forces into Corrientes after Argentina refuses passage toward Uruguay.
Role range: 1864-1870 – 1862-1870
Battle of Riachuelo
Suffers a major naval defeat that weakens Paraguay's river strategy.
Role range: 1864-1870 – 1862-1870
1866
Battle of Tuyuti
Commands Paraguay during one of the largest battles in South American history.
Role range: 1864-1870 – 1862-1870
1868
Humaita Evacuation
Orders withdrawal as the fortress of Humaita becomes untenable.
Role range: 1864-1870 – 1862-1870
1870
Battle of Cerro Cora
Dies at Cerro Cora as the War of the Triple Alliance ends.
Role range: 1864-1870 – 1862-1870
Records, sources and methodology
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