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The Independence of Cartagena

History - Cartagena de Indias - The Independence

 
After Caracas, the second city in South America to declare its independence from Spain was Cartagena de Indias, on November 11th of 1811, starting with a series of events of great importance and by which would pay the audacity of standing up to the Spanish empire.

During ten years there would be victories and defeats. It was a time of vital importance where the liberty and emancipation destiny of american provinces would be forged.

 

Historical Facts during the Independence

Declaration of Absolute Independence from Spain (1811) Bolívar surrounds Cartagena (1815)
Morillo The Pacifier surrounds Cartagena (1815) The Nine Martyrs are executed (1816)
Cartagena is liberated (1821)  

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