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  2. Fiestas Patrias (Peru) - Wikipedia

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    28 July, in commemoration of Peru's Independence won by José de San Martín. 29 July, in honor of the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru. The celebration of Fiestas Patrias in Peru coincides with the vacation periods for the local schools as well as some businesses. The first celebration starts on 25 July, on St. James’ Day in ...

  3. Bicentennial of the Independence of Peru - Wikipedia

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    Proclamation of the Independence of Peru in 1821.Oil by Juan Lepiani.. The Independence of Peru was a historic process. A series of uprisings and warlike conflicts led to the emergence of the Peruvian Republic, first as an independent state of the Spanish monarchy, and second to the breaking of all ties with it.

  4. Peruvian War of Independence - Wikipedia

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    The independence of Peru was an important chapter in the Hispano-American wars of independence. The campaign of Sucre in Upper Peru concluded in April 1825, and in November of the same year Mexico obtained the surrender of the Spanish bastion of San Juan de Ulúa in North America.

  5. History of Peru - Wikipedia

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    On 14 March 1879, Bolivia declared war and Chile, in response, declared war on Bolivia and Peru on 5 April 1879 with Peru following with its own declaration of war the next day. The Chilean land campaigns in Tarapacá , Tacna and Arica , Lima and Breña eventually led to the Chilean occupation of these territories, which were administered from ...

  6. List of national independence days - Wikipedia

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    An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, ... Peru: Independence Day: 28 July: 1821

  7. Sesquicentennial of the Independence of Peru - Wikipedia

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    The Sesquicentennial of the Independence of Peru took place on July 28, 1971. To commemorate the 150 years of the country's independence from Spain, the Revolutionary Government established two years prior organized a Commission to manage the celebrations and the establishment of new memorials for the duration of the event.

  8. History of Peru (1821–1842) - Wikipedia

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    Consequently, San Martín arrived in Lima and proclaimed the independence of Peru on July 28, 1821, while standing on the balcony of the Casa del Oidor, located at the main square: [2] From this moment Peru is free and independent by the general will of the people and by the justice of its cause that God defends. Long live the Homeland!

  9. Centennial of the Independence of Peru - Wikipedia

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    The Centennial of the Independence of Peru took place on July 28, 1921, as well as in December 9, 1924. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] To commemorate the hundred years of the country 's independence from Spain , large and lavish parties supervised by President Augusto B. Leguía were held.