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Declaration of Peruvian Independence
- When
- 28 July 1821
- Where
- Lima
San Martín declared Peru's independence in Lima on 28 July 1821, following the evacuation of the Royalist Viceroy.
After seizing partial control of Lima, San Martín was appointed Protector of Peru on 12 July 1821. The Act of Independence was signed on 15 July. On 28 July, with the support of northern provinces and the siege of El Callao, he officially declared the independence of Peru, dissolving the Spanish Viceroyalty.
Sources
- José de San Martín Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Peruvian War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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