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Spain conquers Bolivia from the Incas, who had ruled Bolivia dating back to the 1200's. Bolivia becomes part of the vice-royalty of Peru.
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Spaniard Nuflo de Chavez founded Santa Cruz.
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Napoleon overthrows the king of Spain
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The Republic of Colombia(Gran Colombia), which is made up of Colombia, Venezuela, and Equador, is proclaimed.
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Bolivia declared its independence from Spain and took on the name Bolivia, after South American independence leader Simon Bolivar.
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A war between Bolivia and Paraguay over control of the northern part of the Gran Chaco region of South America, which was thought to be rich in oil. Ironically, there turned out to be no oil.
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Victor later went on to serve 3 terms as President of Bolivia.
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Latin American guerrilla leader Jan, Ernesto "Che" Guevara was executed while attempting to incte revolution in Bolivia.
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Colonel Hugo Banzer Suarez ruled Bolivia as military dictator.
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Hernan Siles Zuazo (1913-1996) became Bolivian president again and restored democracy after 18 years of military rule.
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Former President of Bolivia Victor Paz Estensorro died at 93 years old.
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