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Bolívar Arrival in Lima

When: 1 September 1823
Where: Lima, Peru
Part of: Simón Bolívar named President of Peru

Bolívar arrived in Lima on 1 September 1823 to assume command of Peruvian forces, following requests from the Peruvian congress.

The Peruvian congress asked Bolívar to assume command in 1823. He arrived in Lima on 1 September, where the country was split between rival presidents and Royalist forces. The passages do not support the title 'President' or the date 10 September 1823.

Sources

Simón Bolívar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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