Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata
Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata was a colony in Southern Cone (South America) that lasted from 1776 to 1814 CE, about 38 years. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Spanish viceroyalty created to guard the Plata against Portugal and Britain, taking in Potosí's silver. Militia in Buenos Aires beat off British invasions in 1806 and 1807, and the May Revolution of 1810 began its breakup.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1776 to 1814 CE
- Duration
- 38 years
- Type
- Colony
- Region
- Southern Cone, South America
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
Came from
Became
Events in South America during its time
- Rebellion of Tupac Amaru II
- Portuguese court arrives in Rio
Neighbours in South America
- Portuguese Brazil
- Viceroyalty of Peru
- Viceroyalty of New Granada
- French Guiana
- Dutch Suriname
- Captaincy General of Chile
- Charcas (Upper Peru)
- Real Audiencia of Quito
- Governorate of the Río de la Plata
- Province of Venezuela
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Republic of Venice
- Holy Roman Empire
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Mughal Empire
- New Spain
- Habsburg Monarchy
Questions
When did Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata exist?
1776 to 1814 CE, about 38 years.
Where was Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata?
Southern Cone, in South America. Its capital was Buenos Aires.
What language did Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.
What came before Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata?
Governorate of the Río de la Plata.
What came after Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata?
United Provinces of the Río de la Plata, Paraguay and Uruguay.