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1872 in Peru

Explore 6 historical events and records for Peru in 1872.

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Historical records for Peru in 1872

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1872

Assassination of Jose Balta

Balta, Jose · President of Peru · Government / Government of Peru

Assassinated during an army mutiny

1872

Coup

Balta, Jose · President of Peru · Government / Government of Peru

Assassinated during an army mutiny after his attempt to annul an election

1872

Coup

Balta, Jose · President of Peru · Revolution / Revolution of Peru

Assassinated during an army mutiny after his attempt to annul an election

1872

Death of Jose Balta

Balta, Jose · President of Peru · Government / Government of Peru

Death of Jose Balta, assassinated

1872

Election

Balta, Jose · President of Peru · Government / Government of Peru

Assassinated during an army mutiny after his attempt to annul an election

1872

Election

Balta, Jose · President of Peru · Revolution / Revolution of Peru

Assassinated during an army mutiny after his attempt to annul an election

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