Historedia
Episode 3 of 3

Occupation of Lima

When
17 January 1881 – 23 October 1883
Where
Lima
Part of
War of the Pacific: Chilean victories at San Juan, Chorrillos and Miraflores and the occupation of Lima

Chilean forces occupied Lima from 17 January 1881, establishing military control over the Peruvian capital.

Lima was taken and held from 17 January 1881. The occupation lasted until October 1883. Chilean generals governed the city, with Patricio Lynch appointed as political chief in May 1881.

Sources

  1. Occupation of Lima Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  2. War of the Pacific Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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