Colombian War of Independence - Wikipedia
WEBThe Colombian War of Independence began on July 20, 1810 when the Junta de Santa Fe was formed in Santa Fe de Bogota, the capital of the Spanish colonial Viceroyalty of New Granada, to govern the territory autonomously from Spain.
Colombian Independence Day: July 20, 1810 - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 16, 2019 · On July 20, 1810, Colombian patriots stirred the population of Bogotá into street protests against Spanish rule. The Viceroy, under pressure, was forced to agree to allow for a limited independence which later became permanent. Today, July 20 is celebrated in Colombia as Independence Day.
Colombia Independence Day – July 20, 2025 - National Today
WEBColombian Independence Day is celebrated on July 20. When the date falls on a weekend, it’s not moved to a weekday. To rule the region independently from Spain’s colonial era, the ‘Junta de Santa Fe’ began in Santa Fe de Bogota, the viceroyalty’s capital.
Colombia - Revolution, Independence, Culture | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · The uprising in Bogotá on July 20, 1810, is commemorated as Independence Day in Colombia, although these new governments swore allegiance to Ferdinand VII and did not begin to declare independence until 1811. Idealists and ambitious provincial leaders desired federation.
How a Vase Played a Key Role in Colombian Independence Day
WEBJul 12, 2023 · Learn about the history of July 20th, celebrated as Colombian Independence Day, including how a vase helped spark independence in Colombia.
History of Colombia | Independence, Government, & Facts
WEBThe uprising in Bogotá on July 20, 1810, is commemorated as Independence Day in Colombia, although these new governments swore allegiance to Ferdinand VII and did not begin to declare independence until 1811. Idealists and …
July 20: The History of Colombia’s Independence Day
WEBJuly 20 is Independence Day in Colombia, commemorating the beginning of the process of independence from the Spanish Crown in 1810.
Independence of Colombia
WEBThe independence of Colombia is one of the most important and transcendental moments in the history of this South American country. This process, which took place at the beginning of the 19th century, marked the beginning of the struggle for freedom and emancipation from Spanish rule.
20 de Julio: Celebration of Independence and a nation’s heroes
WEBJul 17, 2023 · The events of July 20, 1810, marked the beginning of Colombia’s long struggle for independence against colonial rule, culminating nine years later with the defeat of the Royalist army at the Battle of Boyacá on August 7, 1819.
Colombia National Day: Celebrating a Vibrant Nation
WEBJul 21, 2023 · Colombia National Day, observed on July 20th, commemorates the “Cry of Independence” that took place on July 20, 1810. It marked the beginning of Colombia’s journey towards freedom from Spanish colonial rule.
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