The declaration of independence from the Spanish monarchy. It dates from 5 July 1811 in what is now Venezuela. The setting was Santa Rosa de Lima chapel (Caracas) and Palacio Federal Legislativo. It was part of Independence of Venezuela. It was written by Juan Germán Roscio and Francisco Isnardi.
Before and after
- from 7 April 1811 to 10 May 1811Blockade of Almeida
- from 3 May 1811 to 5 May 1811Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro
- 16 May 1811Battle of Albuera
- 14 June 1811Birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe
- 5 July 1811Venezuela Declaration of Independence
- 2 September 1811Founding of University of Oslo
- 22 October 1811Birth of Franz Liszt
- 1812Chilean War of Independence
- 1812Publication of Hansel and Gretel
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- from August 1899 to September 1901Boxer Rebellion
- from 8 October 1912 to 18 July 1913Balkan Wars
- from 8 October 1912 to 30 May 1913First Balkan War
The era
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