Bolivia History

The Bolivia history page provides a timeline of Bolivia's history and is meant to serve as a brief outline on the history of Bolivia for those who are not familiar with it.

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Bolivia History in detail

If you are in a hurry and looking for the history in a quick read format this page below provides a time line of historical events in Bolivian history, which will give the reader a better understanding of the country and learning about Bolivia's history will enhance your trip to Bolivia and transform it into an enriching experience.

• 1200 - The Incas rule

• 1538 - Spain seizes Bolivia

• 1545 - Silver is discovered in the Cerro Rico mountains near Potosi.

• 1548 - La Paz founded by Alonso de Mendoza. He calls it Nuestra Señora de La Paz, meaning Our Lady of Peace.

• 1561 - Santa Cruz founded.

• 1781 - Spanish troops defeat the indigenous rebel army of Tupac Katari, who besieged La Paz.

• 1783 - Simón Bolívar born in Caracas, Venezuela, the man after whom Bolivia is named. Bolívar means Liberator.

• 1809 - 1925 - Bolivian War of Independence. General Simón Bolívar leads independence wars in South America.