Protectorate of Peru

The Protectorate of Peru (Spanish: Protectorado del Perú), also known as the Protectorate of San Martín (Spanish: Protectorado de San Martín), was a protectorate created in 1821 in present-day Peru after its declaration of independence from the Spanish Empire. The protectorate existed for one year and 17 days under the rule of José de San Martín and Argentina.

Protectorate of Peru
Protectorado del Perú
1821–1822
Anthem: National Anthem of Peru
  Protectorate of Peru
  Territories controlled and administered
  Territorial claims
CapitalLima
Common languagesSpanish
Religion
Roman Catholic
Demonym(s)Peruvian
GovernmentProtectorate of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata
Protector of Peru 
 July 28, 1821  September 20, 1822
José de San Martín
Historical era19th century
July 28, 1821
July 26, 1822
ISO 3166 codePE
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Viceroyalty of Peru
Supreme Governing Junta
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