25 May 1809
Chuquisaca Revolution
The Chuquisaca uprising begins the independence crisis in Upper Peru
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Chuquisaca in Bolivia. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Chuquisaca uprising begins the independence crisis in Upper Peru
Azurduy is honoured as a patriot commander for her role in the Upper Peru struggle
Bolivar becomes the first President of the newly independent Republic of Bolivia.
Bolivar establishes the initial executive institutions of the new republic.
Serrano presides as the assembly declares Upper Peru independent on 6 August 1825.
The new republic is named Bolivia in honour of Simon Bolivar.
Bolivar names Santa Cruz to succeed Sucre if delegated authority becomes vacant.
Bolivar's constitution establishing a powerful lifetime presidency is promulgated in Bolivia.
Sucre is wounded during a military mutiny that accelerates his resignation.
Sucre resigns after a mutiny and political opposition weaken his presidency.
Blanco Soto briefly assumes the presidency during severe post-independence instability.
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