Colombia's Independence: Key Dates from 1810 to 1886

Colombia's path to sovereignty was gradual:

• July 20, 1810: Cry of Independence in Bogotá (junta formed).
• 1819: Bolívar's victory at Battle of Boyacá (Aug 7) secures New Granada.
• Dec 17, 1819: Republic of Gran Colombia proclaimed (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama).
• 1830: Gran Colombia dissolves; Republic of New Granada emerges.
• 1863: Renamed United States of Colombia.
• 1886: Constitution establishes Republic of Colombia (current name).

November 3, 1903 marks Panama's separation, not Colombia's independence. The foundational independence date celebrated nationally is July 20, 1810.