La Paz revolution
The city of La Paz, in the region of Upper Peru (now in Bolivia but then in the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata), experienced a revolution in 1809 that deposed Spanish authorities and declared independence. The revolution is considered one of the early steps of the Spanish American Wars of Independence and a predecessor of the Bolivian War of Independence. However, the revolution was defeated shortly it had started, and the city returned to Spanish rule.
Pedro Murillo, leader of the revolution. | |
| Date | July 16, 1809 |
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| Location | La Paz, Upper Peru (modern Bolivia) |
| Participants | Criollos from La Paz |
| Outcome | Temporary removal of Spanish authorities and declaration of independence. Spanish rule restored by Goyeneche |
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