Timeline of Argentina

Chronology

25 events spanning the history of Argentina. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1516

   Juan Diaz de Solis became the first European to enter Argentina in search of gold

   Juan Diaz de Solis became the first European to enter Argentina in search of gold. Many of the indigenous population of Argentina were killed by the diseases brought over by the Europeans.

2. 1580

   Buenos Aires was established.

   Buenos Aires was established.

3. 1680

   The Portuguese established a trading post across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires .

   The Portuguese established a trading post across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires.

4. 1776

   Spain encompassed all of its territories in south-east South America

   Spain encompassed all of its territories in south-east South America to create one large colony called the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata.

5. 1810

   Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon

   Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon.

6. 1812

   Jose de San Martin led the Argentina fight against Spain for Independence.

   Jose de San Martin led the Argentina fight against Spain for Independence.

7. 1816

   Argentina declares its independence from Spain

   Argentina declares its independence from Spain. José de San Martín defeats Spanish forces in Chile.

8. 1816

   The provinces of Argentines officially declared their independence from Spain.

   The provinces of Argentines officially declared their independence from Spain.

9. 1853

   Argentina became a republic after adopting a constitution.

   Argentina became a republic after adopting a constitution.

10. 1859

    Buenos Aires refused to become part of the country of Argentina

    Buenos Aires refused to become part of the country of Argentina and set up their own independent state. It was defeated by General Bartolome Mitre.