Independence of Guayaquil

When

9 Oct 1820

Kind

War of independence

Coordinates

2.19° S, 79.89° W

Description

declaration of independence of Guayaquil from the Spanish Empire

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Declaration of independence of Guayaquil from the Spanish Empire

The October 9 Revolution was a successful revolt against the Spanish Empire in Guayaquil on October 9, 1820. It was led by the General Antonio José de Sucre and directed by Simón Bolívar. The revolt established a revolutionary junta and created the Free Province of Guayaquil, an independent state.

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