1838 in Peru

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Events in the year 1838 in Peru .

Incumbents

• Supreme Protector of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation: Andres de Santa Cruz
• President of the Republic of North Peru: Luis Orbegoso until July 30, José de la Riva Agüero
• President of the Republic of South Peru: Ramón Herrera y Rodado until October 12, Juan Pío de Tristán y Moscoso

Events

• January 12 and 13 - War of the Confederation: Battle of Islay ^[1]
• July 30 - North Peru President Obregoso declares secession of his republic from the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
• August 21 - Battle of Portada de Guías on the outskirts of Lima
• October - Chilean Army occupies Lima
• November 3 - Chileans abandon Lima

References

1. "Acción de Islay - 12 y 13 de enero de 1838" (in Spanish). Chilean Navy. 2 August 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2024.