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Martín Miguel de Güemes
1821Jun, 17

Martín Miguel de Güemes

Martín Miguel de Güemes, Argentinian general and politician (b. 1785)
Martín Miguel de Güemes (8 February 1785 – 17 June 1821) was a military leader and popular caudillo who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish during the Argentine War of Independence.

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  • 22Feb

    Danubian Principalities

    Greek War of Independence: Alexander Ypsilantis crosses the Prut river at Sculeni into the Danubian Principalities.
  • 26May

    Greek War of Independence

    Establishment of the Peloponnesian Senate by the Greek rebels.
  • 9Jul

    Greek War of Independence

    Four hundred and seventy prominent Cypriots including Archbishop Kyprianos are executed in response to Cypriot aid to the Greek War of Independence
  • 23Jul

    Monemvasia

    While the Mora Rebellion continues, Greeks capture Monemvasia Castle. Turkish troops and citizens are transferred to Minor Asia coasts.
  • 28Nov

    Gran Colombia

    Panama Independence Day: Panama separates from Spain and joins Gran Colombia.