San Martín proclaims Peru’s independence
On July 28, 1821, San Martín proclaimed Peru’s independence.
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The Event
On July 28, 1821, San Martín proclaimed Peru’s independence.
The Political Context
The ceremony in Lima asserted a new political order before royalist resistance had been defeated across Peru.
The transition
The date identifies a particular declaration, vote or transfer. Independence often involved negotiations and institution building before and after that point.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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Sources
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