Colombia timeline By facebooker_100003598755039 Period: Jan 1, 1409 to Jan 1, 1520 The Spanish colonized the area of Nueva Granada Jan 1, 1533 Colombia was founded by Spain Jan 1, 1537 Popayan, Colombia, was founded. Period: Jan 1, 1575 to Jan 1, 1625 The Tairona civilization, coerced by the Spaniards to convert to Christianity Jan 1, 1676 King Carlos II of Spain, pretends leading to homicides Jan 1, 1700 The Spanish crown monopolized the aquardiente industry in Colombia. Jan 1, 1741 Mar 4, English fleet under Admiral Ogle reached Cartagena, Colombia. Mar 4, 1741 English fleet under Admiral Ogle reached Cartagena, Colombia. Jul 20, 1810 Colombia declared independence from Spain