1838 in Peru

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Decades:	1810s 1820s 1830s 1850s
See also:	Other events of 1838 Timeline of Peruvian history

Events in the year 1838 in Peru.

Incumbents[]

• Supreme Protector of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation: Andres de Santa Cruz
• President of the Republic of North Peru: Luis Orbegoso until July 30, José de la Riva Agüero
• President of the Republic of South Peru: Ramón Herrera Rodado until October 12, Juan Pío de Tristán y Moscoso

Events[]

• January 12 - War of the Confederation: Battle of Islay
• July 30 - North Peru President Obregoso declares secession of his republic from the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
• August 21 - Battle of Portada de Guías on the outskirts of Lima
• October - Chilean Army occupies Lima
• November 3 - Chileans abandon Lima

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