Argentine War of Independence
The Argentine War of Independence was a secessionist civil war fought from 1810 to 1818 by Argentine patriotic forces under Manuel Belgrano, Juan José Castelli, Martin Miguel de Guemes and José de San Martín against royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown. On July 9, 1816, an assembly met in San Miguel de Tucumán, declaring independence with provisions for a national constitution.
From top and left: Crossing of the Andes, Battle of Salta, 22 May 1810 Open Cabildo, Battle of San Lorenzo, Battle of Suipacha, 1813 Assembly, Shooting of Liniers, Jujuy Exodus.
The May Revolution forced the viceroy to resign. He was replaced by a government Junta, the Primera Junta.
Cornelio Saavedra, president of the "Primera Junta".
Battle of San Nicolás.
Manuel José Joaquín del Corazón de Jesús Belgrano y González, usually referred to as Manuel Belgrano, was an Argentine public servant, economist, lawyer, politician, journalist, and military leader. He took part in the Argentine Wars of Independence and designed what became the flag of Argentina. Argentines regard him as one of the main Founding Fathers of the country.
Portrait of Belgrano attributed to Casimir Carbonnier
Manuel Belgrano as a student at the University of Salamanca
Juan José Castelli shared with his cousin Belgrano the work in the consulate and in journalism.
Belgrano supported the aspirations of Carlota Joaquina de Borbón
