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The Montevideo Crandon Institute is an American School of missionary origin and the main Methodist educational institution in Uruguay. Founded in 1879 and supported by the Women's Society of the Methodist Church of the United States, it is one of the most traditional and emblematic institutions in the city inculcating John Wesley's values.
1830 – National museum founded. [1] 1833 – Public library founded. [1] 1840 - Plaza de Cagancha named. 1843 – Great Siege of Montevideo begins. [1] 1847 – Anglican church built. [1] 1849 – University of the Republic founded. 1851 – Great Siege of Montevideo ends. 1856 Solís Theatre built. [4] Salesas convent founded. [2] Epidemic. [2]
The first permanent Spanish settlement was founded in 1624 at Soriano on the Río Negro. In 1669–71, the Portuguese built a fort at Colonia del Sacramento (Colônia do Sacramento). Montevideo, the current capital of Uruguay, was founded by
Montevideo was founded by the Spanish in the early 18th century as a military stronghold. Uruguay won its independence in 1825-1828 following a three-way struggle between Spain , Argentina and Brazil.
The political subtext was clear. If the Frente Amplio could turn Montevideo around in so dramatic a fashion, it would be in a position to mount a serious challenge for national power, and Vázquez would become a credible presidential candidate. During the time the Broad Front governed Montevideo, a range of social initiatives were carried out.
Montevideo Department was one of the first departments created in the current territory of Uruguay, then Provincia Oriental. It was created on 27 January 1816 by Montevideo Cabildo's decree and approved by José Artigas on next 3 February, at the same time Maldonado, Soriano, Canelones, San José and Colonia departments were being created.
Montevideo was founded on a promontory beside a large bay that forms a perfect natural harbor. [1] In the 19th century, the British promoted it as a rival port to Buenos Aires. [1] The city has expanded to such an extent that by 1990 it covered most of the department. [1]
The Spanish founded Montevideo as a military stronghold in the early 18th century due to competing claims over the region, while Uruguay won its independence between 1811 and 1828, following a four-way struggle between Portugal and Spain, and later Argentina and Brazil. It remained subject to foreign influence and intervention throughout the ...