Ecuador Timeline

  • Jan 25, 1526

    Spanish Conquer Ecuador

    The Spanish have conquered the combined forces of the ancient Ecuadors.
    Not the real date, but correct year.
  • Feb 26, 1557

    The Spanish Found Cuenca

    The Spaniards have founded the city of Cuenca.
    Not the real date, but correct year.
  • Ecuador becomes part of the Viceroyalty of Nueva Grandada

    It's what the title says.
    Not the real date, but correct year.
  • Ecuadorians Rebel Against the Spaniards

    The people of Ecuador rebel against the Spaniards, intending to get their freedom.
    Not the real date, but correct year.
  • Ecuador Wins Freedom

    Ecuador beats up the Spaniards and are declared independent.
    Not the real date, but correct year.
  • Ecuador Withdraws from Gran Columbia

    Ecuador leaves Gran Columbia and becomes its own country.
    Not the right date, correct year though.
  • Ecuador Surrenders Territory to Peru

    Ecuador grows small as it is forced to give Peru some land.
    Not the right date, correct year though.
  • Militaristic Rule Over Ecuador

    Ecuador enters a state of military rule.
    Not the right date, correct year though.
  • Restored Democracy

    Democracy is restored and everything is cool again.
    Not the right date, correct year though.
  • Rafael Correa's Presidency begins

    Rafael Correa's presidency begins.
    Correct date. Yay.