The History of Ecuador
The history of Ecuador, from pre-Colombian times to the present.
The History of Ecuador
Ecuador may be small in relation to its South American neighbors, but it has a long, rich history dating back to before the Inca Empire. Since the conquest, Ecuador has been home to many notable figures, from heroine of independence Manuela Saenz to Catholic zealot Gabriel Garcia Moreno.
Ecuador may be small in relation to its South American neighbors, but it has a long, rich history dating back to before the Inca Empire. Since the conquest, Ecuador has been home to many notable figures, from heroine of independence Manuela Saenz to Catholic zealot Gabriel Garcia Moreno.
Biography of Diego de Almagro
Diego de Almagro was an important conquistador who played a key role in the conquest of the mighty Inca Empire. He was later defeated and executed by his former friend and ally Francisco Pizarro in the civil wars that followed the conquest.
Diego de Almagro was an important conquistador who played a key role in the conquest of the mighty Inca Empire. He was later defeated and executed by his former friend and ally Francisco Pizarro in the civil wars that followed the conquest.
Gabriel García Moreno: Ecuador's Catholic Crusader
Gabriel García Moreno was president and dictator of Ecuador for several years in the turbulent mid-nineteenth century. He is remembered primarily as a Catholic zealot who, in spite of his belief that Ecuador should be ruled by the church, managed to accomplish much during his tenure in office.
Gabriel García Moreno was president and dictator of Ecuador for several years in the turbulent mid-nineteenth century. He is remembered primarily as a Catholic zealot who, in spite of his belief that Ecuador should be ruled by the church, managed to accomplish much during his tenure in office.
The Raúl Reyes Incident
On March 1, 2008, Colombian armed forces stormed across the border into Ecuador to attack an outpost of rebels associated with the FARC, an insurgent group which has been attempting to bring down the Colombian government. Although the raid was a success, it caused an international incident involving the governments of not only Ecuador and Colombia but Venezuela, Mexico and France as well.
On March 1, 2008, Colombian armed forces stormed across the border into Ecuador to attack an outpost of rebels associated with the FARC, an insurgent group which has been attempting to bring down the Colombian government. Although the raid was a success, it caused an international incident involving the governments of not only Ecuador and Colombia but Venezuela, Mexico and France as well.
The Battle of Pichincha
On May 24, 1822, a rebel army led by Antonio José de Sucre clashed with a Spanish royalist army on the muddy slopes of Pichincha volcano, outside of Quito, Ecuador. The outcome would determine the fate of the future Republic of Ecuador.
On May 24, 1822, a rebel army led by Antonio José de Sucre clashed with a Spanish royalist army on the muddy slopes of Pichincha volcano, outside of Quito, Ecuador. The outcome would determine the fate of the future Republic of Ecuador.
Biography of Manuela Saénz
Manuela Saénz was the mistress of Simón Bolívar, the Liberator of South America. Much more than simple arm candy for Bolívar, she was an important figure in the Independence movement in her own right, serving as a Colonel in the rebel army.
Manuela Saénz was the mistress of Simón Bolívar, the Liberator of South America. Much more than simple arm candy for Bolívar, she was an important figure in the Independence movement in her own right, serving as a Colonel in the rebel army.