Humanities

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  • 51

    1851

    1851 - The Liberal Reform is initiated, promoting secularism and modernizing laws.
  • Jan 1, 1499

    1500

    Alonso de Ojeda arrives on the coast of what is now Colombia, marking the beginning of Spanish exploration.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

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  • 1537

    1537

    1537 - Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada founds the city of Santa Fé de Bogotá, establishing Spanish presence in the region.
  • 1560

    1560

    1560 - The construction of the Sanctuary of Las Lajas begins, an important religious site
  • 1580

    1580

    1580 - The Royal Audiencia of Bogotá is created, establishing a major administrative institution in the colony.

  • 1600

    1600 - The Jesuits arrive in Colombia, significantly influencing education and culture.

  • 1690

    1690 - The first slave rebellion occurs in Colombia, highlighting the ongoing struggle against the system of slavery.

  • 1717

    1717 - The Viceroyalty of New Granada is re-established with Bogotá as its capital.

  • 1763

    1763 - The creation of the Intendant System, a reform to better manage the colony’s administration and resources.

  • 1808

    1808 - The Napoleonic Wars cause unrest in Spanish colonies local juntas begin to form in response.

  • 1810

    1810 - Colombian Independence Movement starts with the establishment of the first Junta of Bogotá.

  • 1819

    1819 - Simón Bolívar leads the Liberation Campaign and the creation of the Gran Colombia, which includes modern-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.

  • 1828

    1828 - The Constitution of the Republic of Colombia is enacted, marking the official establishment of the republic.

  • 1850

    1850 - The Treaty of San Félix marks a significant moment in the consolidation of Colombian territory and sovereignty.

  • 1886

    1886 - The Constitution of 1886 is adopted, establishing a centralized government structure.

  • 1899-1902

    1899-1902 - The Thousand Days' War, a civil conflict between Liberals and Conservatives.

  • 1903

    1903 - Panama declares independence from Colombia with U.S. support, leading to the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty.

  • 1930

    1930 - The Liberal Party comes to power with Enrique Olaya Herrera as President, initiating a period of reform.

  • 1948

    1948 - The Bogotazo riots erupt after the assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, leading to a decade of violence known as "La Violencia."

  • 1950

    1950 - The establishment of the National Front political system, a power-sharing agreement between the Liberal and Conservative parties to end the violence.