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1839 in Bolivia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1839.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1839

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January

20 January 1839

Battle of Yungay

Santa Cruz y Calahumana, Andres de · Yungay · Supreme Protector · Warfare / War of the Confederation

Santa Cruz is defeated by Chilean and Peruvian restorationist forces, ending the Confederation

October

26 October 1839

Constitution of Bolivia

Velasco, Jose Miguel de · La Paz · Provisional President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Velasco promulgates a constitution following the end of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.

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1839

Dissolution of Confederation

Velasco, Jose Miguel de · La Paz · Provisional President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Velasco restores Bolivia as a separate republic after the confederation collapses.

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