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1580
Buenos Aires established
The capitol of Argentina was established in 1580. -
Trading post establishment
In 1680 the Portuguese set up a trading post across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires. -
Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata
In 1776 Spain created one large colony the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata. -
Declaration of Independence
Argentina declared independence from Spain in 1816. -
Declaration of independence
Argentina declared independence from Spain in July of 1816. -
Republic of Argentina
Argentina is declared a republic in 1853. -
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Juan Peron
Juan Peron rises to power between 1943 and 1953 after being gone on military excursions. -
Exile of Juan Peron
Juan Peron flees the country after the army and navy rebel against him. -
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Military rule
After the exile of Juan Peron, Argentina was led by the military regime of Gen. Alejandro Lanusse. -
Re-election of Juan Peron
In 1973 Juan Peron was reelected by the peronists after his absence. -
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Isabel Martinez
Between 1974 and 1976 Isabel Martinez becomes president and is then overrun by the military and exiles.
