15 February 1819Congress of AngosturaSimon Bolivar
The Congress of Angostura opened to organize republican institutions and consider a union with New Granada.
Historical records for Venezuela in 1819, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Congress of Angostura opened to organize republican institutions and consider a union with New Granada.
Leaves his base with 2,500 men to liberate New Granada
Enters New Granada & defeats the Spanish at Boyaca
Captures Bogota
Establishes the Republic of Gran Colombia with himself as President
The Congress of Angostura approved the Fundamental Law creating the Republic of Colombia, later called Gran Colombia.
Appointed President of the new Republic of Colombia & given almost supreme power
Appointed President of the new Republic of Colombia & given almost supreme power
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