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Grant of Asylum
- When
- 1820
- Where
- Paraguay
Paraguay's dictator Francia granted asylum to Artigas and 200 of his men in 1820, providing refuge for the exiled Uruguayan leader.
In 1820, José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia granted asylum to José Artigas, the hero of Uruguay's independence, along with 200 of his men. This act occurred amidst Francia's consolidation of power, which included the suppression of political plots and the execution of prominent Paraguayans earlier in the year.
Sources
- José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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