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Enactment of the Fundamental Law
- When
- 17 December 1819
- Where
- Congress of Angostura
The Congress of Angostura enacted the Fundamental Law of the Republic of Colombia on 17 December 1819, formally establishing the state.
This legislation superseded the earlier Venezuelan Constitution. It defined the political entity known as Gran Colombia, giving the name 'Colombia' a specific geographic and political reference, although the full constitution would be promulgated later in 1821.
Sources
- Congress of Angostura Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Gran Colombia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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