Episode 3 of 3

Creation of Gran Colombia

When
December 1819
Where
Gran Colombia
Part of
Battle of Boyacá secures New Granada's independence

Gran Colombia was established in December 1819, merging New Granada and Venezuela.

Following the victory, Bolívar established a provisional government in Bogotá. The creation of Gran Colombia occurred in December 1819, fulfilling Bolívar's desire to merge New Granada and Venezuela into a greater republic.

Sources

  1. Battle of Boyacá Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  2. Simón Bolívar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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