Historedia
Person

Bernardo de Velasco

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1810–1811

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Bernardo de Velasco, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Manuel Belgrano's invasion of Paraguay begins

    1810

    Role: Governor of the Intendency of Paraguay

    1. 19 December 1810 · Paraná RiverCrossing the Paraná River

      Belgrano's forces crossed the Paraná River on December 19, 1810, initiating the invasion.

  2. Paraguay's governor and Cabildo declare loyalty to Ferdinand VII

    1810

    Role: Royal Governor of Paraguay

    1. 24 July 1810 · AsunciónCabildo Declaration of Loyalty

      Governor Velasco convened a Cabildo in Asunción to reject the Primera Junta and affirm loyalty to King Ferdinand VII.

  3. Paraguay Declares Independence

    1811

    Role: Spanish Governor

    1. 14-15 May 1811 · Asunción garrisonMilitary Insurrection in Asunción

      A military insurrection broke out in the Asunción garrison on the night of 14 May 1811, forcing Governor Velasco to surrender.

    2. 17 May 1811 · AsunciónCreation of the Executive Junta

      Governor Velasco agreed to a three-man executive junta, which was publicly proclaimed on 17 May 1811.

    3. 17 June 1811 · AsunciónFirst National Congress

      The junta ruled until the First National Congress was convened on 17 June 1811, initially swearing allegiance to the Spanish crown.

    4. 20 July 1811 · AsunciónLetter to Buenos Aires

      On 20 July 1811, the junta sent a letter to Buenos Aires expressing Paraguay's will to be independent.

Sources

  1. Battle of Paraguarí Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
  2. Manuel Belgrano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  3. Bernardo de Velasco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-04
  4. Independence of Paraguay Wikipedia
  5. Asunción Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16