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Wars For Latin Independence
Through 1780 to 1830 the wars for independence in Latin america took place. One of the battles in the war was the Battle of Boyaca. These wars were mainly against the Spanish. -
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Passing Through The Andes
From May to July of 1819, Bolivar led his army over the pass of Páramo de Pisba. During the cross he lost a third of his men to the dangerous conditions. This is how he was able to surprise the Spanish. -
Skirmish At Gámeza
On July 12, 1819, Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Paula Santander first surprised the Spaniards in an early engagement at Gámeza with an army of about 3,000 men. The skirmish lasted for a total of four hours. After the engagement the rebels concord Gámeza. -
Skirmish At Pantano de Vargas
On July 25, 1819, a rebel army of about 3,000 men under generals Bolívar and Santander surprised the Spaniards in Pantano de Vargas. Because it was in a swamp, the skirmish was nicknamed by the locals the Swamp Battle. After the surprise attack the rebels took over. -
Battle Of Boyaca
The Battle Of Boyaca was fought to free New Granada from Spanish control. The battle took place on August, 7, 1819. It resulted with the Spanish losing control of New Granada. -
Battle Of Boyaca Bridge
On August 7th 1819 Santander cut off the Spanish advance force near a bridge over the Boyacá River. Mean while Bolívar fought the main force about half a mile away. Bolívar then captured Bogotá on August 10 and was praised as the liberator of New Granad. -
New Government
After the battle on August 10th, 1819 Bolívar set up a new government. He gave Santander the position of vice president and acting head. After that Bolívar then went to Angostura in Venezuela, where he announced his scheme to establish the Republic of Gran Colombia. -
Executions
On the orders of Santander, Colonel Barreiro and 38 more were executed in Bogotá on October 11, 1819. This was after their capture in the battle. Santander was able to do this because of his leadership in the government. -
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Battle Of Boyaca Day
The battle is remembered on August 7 with, funnily enough, a ‘puente’, which as well as a bridge is also the way to say a bank holiday. Celebrations kick off early in Bogota. Although it is largely celebrated it is not known when it started.
