Episode 2 of 3
Culminating Event of the Congress
- When
- August 30, 1821
- Where
- City of Cúcuta
The culminating event of the Congress of Cúcuta took place on August 30, 1821, in the city of Cúcuta.
The culminating event of the Congress of Cúcuta took place on August 30, 1821, in the city of Cúcuta. The republic itself came into being with the promulgation of the Constitution of Cúcuta in 1821, and Santander's vice-presidential election followed in October 1821, so this date should not be understood as the formal establishment of the republic.
Sources
- Congress of Cúcuta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Gran Colombia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- Francisco de Paula Santander Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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