October 9 Revolution
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The October 9 Revolution was a successful revolt against the Spanish Empire in Guayaquil on October 9, 1820. It was led by the General Antonio José de Sucre and directed by Simón Bolívar. The revolt e
Sageo EG Parque Centenario en el atardecer
Felipe V, King of Spain
Napoleon on his imperial throne, by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, 1806
Francisco Javier Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo
Battle of Camino Real
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The Battle of Camino Real, was the first battle in the Ecuadorian War of Independence, that took place on 9 November 1820. The battle was fought between Royalist soldiers in support of the Spanish Emp
October 9 Revolution
…Division of Quito began a campaign with the objective of making the Free Province of Guayaquil completely independent, thus obtaining a victory in the Battle of Camino Real, but soon found itself in a delicate military situation after the Guayaquileños were defeated in the First Battle of Huachi and the Battle of Tanizagua…
Charge of the "División Protectora de Quito"