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1879 in Bolivia
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1879
Events from the year 1879 in Bolivia.
Incumbents
President: Hilarión Daza
Events
February 14 - The War of the Pacific begins when 500 Chilean soldiers arrive by ship and occupied the port city of Antofagasta without a fight, in response to the National Congress of Bolivia's attempt to seize and auction the assets of the Antofagasta Nitrate & Railway Company.Employers, policy, and the Pacific War. Luis Ortega. Santiago de Chile. 1984. (Page 18. File Antony Gibbs & Sons AGA. Valparaiso to Londres. Private N 25. March 6, 1878)
March 23 - Battle of Topáter
November 2 - Battle of Pisagua
November 19 - Battle of San Francisco
Births
July 15 - Alcides Arguedas, historian (died 1946)
Deaths
March 23 - Eduardo Abaroa
References
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Category:1870s in Bolivia