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Feb 27, 1533
Francisco Pizarro defeated Incas
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Jan 1, 1535
Lima, Peru is founded
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Peru's population in sharp decline
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Peru Gained independence in 1821
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Civil War breaks out in Peru
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Ramón Castilla first president elected by popular votes
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Peru enacts a new constitution
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Peru population approaches three million
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Peru's population now exceeds seven million
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Ollanta Humala is the current president of Peru