Peru's Independence (jan 22, 1821 – jun 17, 1828)
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Peru gained their independence on July 28th 1821 and declared it from Spain. 1821 - General Jose de San Martin captures Lima from Spanish and proclaims Peru independent.1824 - Peru is last colony in South America to gain independence from Spain.1836-39 - Peru and Bolivia join in short-lived confederation.
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