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Jan 1, 1538
Spain conquers Bolivia
Spain conquers Bolivia from the Incas, who had ruled Bolivia dating back to the 1200's. Bolivia becomes part of the vice-royalty of Peru. -
Apr 1, 1561
Santa Cruz is founded
Spaniard Nuflo de Chavez founded Santa Cruz. -
King is overthrown
Napoleon overthrows the king of Spain -
Gran Colombia proclaimed
The Republic of Colombia(Gran Colombia), which is made up of Colombia, Venezuela, and Equador, is proclaimed. -
Independence
Bolivia declared its independence from Spain and took on the name Bolivia, after South American independence leader Simon Bolivar. -
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The Chaco War
A war between Bolivia and Paraguay over control of the northern part of the Gran Chaco region of South America, which was thought to be rich in oil. Ironically, there turned out to be no oil. -
Victor Paz Estensorrow founded the National Revolutionary Movement
Victor later went on to serve 3 terms as President of Bolivia. -
Che is executed
Latin American guerrilla leader Jan, Ernesto "Che" Guevara was executed while attempting to incte revolution in Bolivia. -
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Suarez rules Bolivia
Colonel Hugo Banzer Suarez ruled Bolivia as military dictator. -
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Zuazo is President
Hernan Siles Zuazo (1913-1996) became Bolivian president again and restored democracy after 18 years of military rule. -
Estensorro dies
Former President of Bolivia Victor Paz Estensorro died at 93 years old. -
