1568 – 1648★★★★★
Eighty Years' War (Dutch Revolt)
The Dutch provinces revolt against Spanish rule; the war ends with Spain recognising the independence of the Dutch Republic.
WarRevolution· Netherlands, Belgium, Spain
Timeline
8 events16th century
19th century
- September 16, 1810★★★★★
Cry of Dolores begins the Mexican War of Independence
Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla calls on the people of Dolores to rise against Spanish rule, starting Mexico's War of Independence.
Revolution· Mexico, Spain - July 9, 1816★★★★★
Argentine Declaration of Independence
The Congress of Tucumán declares the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata independent from Spain.
RevolutionPolitics· Argentina, Spain - August 7, 1819★★★★★
Battle of Boyacá
Simón Bolívar's forces defeat the Spanish at Boyacá, securing the liberation of New Granada (present-day Colombia).
WarRevolution· Colombia, Spain - September 27, 1821★★★★★
Mexico achieves independence from Spain
The Army of the Three Guarantees enters Mexico City, ending over a decade of war and three centuries of Spanish rule.
RevolutionPolitics· Mexico, Spain - December 9, 1824★★★★★
Battle of Ayacucho
Independence forces under Antonio José de Sucre defeat the Spanish army in Peru, effectively ending Spanish rule in South America.
WarRevolution· Peru, Spain - December 30, 1896★★★★★
Execution of José Rizal
Filipino writer and patriot José Rizal is executed by Spanish colonial authorities in Manila, galvanising the Philippine Revolution.
DeathRevolution· Philippines, Spain - June 12, 1898★★★★★
Philippine Declaration of Independence
Emilio Aguinaldo proclaims the independence of the Philippines from Spain at Kawit, Cavite.
RevolutionPolitics· Philippines, Spain