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Peru–Bolivian Confederation
The Peru–Bolivian Confederation ( es, Confederación Perú-Boliviana) was a short-lived state that existed in South America between 1836 and 1839. The country was a loose confederation made up of three states: North Peru and South Peru—states that arose from the division of the Peruvian Republic due to the civil wars of 1834 and 1835 to 1836—as well as the Bolivian State. The geographical limits of the Confederation varied over time, with Bolivia occupying and incorporating the disputed territories in northern Argentina in 1838. It also possessed ''de facto'' autonomous indigenous territories, such as Iquicha, all under the supreme command of Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz, who assumed the position of Supreme Protector in 1836, while he was president of Bolivia. Although its institutional creation arose on May 1, 1837 with the , its ''de facto'' establishment dated from October 28, 1836—with the end of the war between Salaverry and Santa Cruz—until August 25, 1839 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Anthem Of Peru
The "" ("National Anthem of Peru"; also known as "", or "National March of Peru"; "", or "We are free!") is the national anthem of Peru. It was composed by José Bernardo Alcedo, and its lyrics were written by José de la Torre Ugarte in 1821. History Public contest of 1821 After Peru declared its independence, the general José de San Martín began a public contest to select the ''National March'', which was published on 7 August 1821 in the ministerial gazette. The contest called upon professors of poetry, composers and general aficionados, to send their signed productions to the Ministry of the State before 18 September, the day in which a designated commission would decide which of them would be adopted as the "National March". Seven compositions were entered, and on the prefixed day, they were reviewed and played in the following order: *The band musician major from the "Numancia" Battalion *That of master José Bernardo Alcedo *That of master Guapaya *That of master T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
