Republic of South Peru

The Republic of South Peru (Spanish: República Sud- Peruana ) was one of the three Republics of the short-lived Peruvian- Bolivian Confederation. It existed from 1836 to 1839 capital. Was Tacna.

History

The state arose as a result of the Bolivian occupation of Peru. Thus, the Bolivian President Andrés Santa Cruz had made ​​in the fight against Agustín Gamarra and Felipe Santiago de Salaverry behind the Peruvian caudillo Luís Orbegoso and used military support to occupy large parts of Peru. On August 15, 1836 Santa Cruz marched into Lima. In preparation for a Peruvian- Bolivian Confederation, he was the political structure of Peru rearrange and divided the country into two republics. On March 17, 1836 Southern Peru founded by General Ramón Herrera Rodado in the city Sicuana. This comprised about 1/ 3 of the area of Peru in the border before 1836 and had a population of 500000-800000 inhabitants. The remaining provinces joined on August 6, 1836 the government of Luís de Orbego the Republic of North Peru together. On October 28, 1836 North Peru united with southern Peru and Bolivia to the Confederación Perú - Boliviana. The Republic of South Peru was dissolved on August 25, 1839 resolution of the Confederacy and the declaration of re- independence of the reunited Peru. To the President of the Peruvian general Agustín Gamarra was elected on the 24th of February.

President of the Republic of South Peru

  • General Ramón Herrera Rodado (17 September 1837 - 12 October 1838 )
  • Juan Pío de Tristán y Moscoso (12 October 1838 - 23 February 1839)

Territorial outline

Southern Peru consisted of the southern four provinces of Peru before 1836. This territorial organization was maintained later on.

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