The+Peruvian+War+of+Independence

The Peruvian War of Independence The Peruvian Wars of Independence took place starting 1780-1781 with the uprising of a local leader Túpac Amaru II., who claimed to be descended from last Inca emperor. Tupac Amaru II led a rebellion which was a failed revolt against the Spanish which ended in his execution.

The war continued as a result of the Spanish officers mistreating the Peruvians. The Peruvians started to flee from their land until Spanish-American landowners and their forces were joined together and were led by Jose de San Martin of Argentina and Simon Bolivar of Venezuela. They launched Peru’s movement toward independence. San Martin led the military charge with 4,200 soldiers.

On July 28, 1821 General Jose de San Martin capturesd Lima from the Spanish and proclaimed Peru independent . To this day, San Martin is recognized as “the protector of Peru.” Jose San Martin proclaimed independence to the Peruvian state and said, “From this moment on, Peru is free and independent; by the general will of the people and the justice of its cause that God defends. Long live the homeland! Long live freedom! Long live our independence!” Jose de San Martin also created the first republic Peruvian flag.