Cartagena's Road to Independence - The Battle for Freedom

🏙️ Cartagena de Indias, known as the city of number eleven, achieved absolute independence from Spain on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

📜 The process of independence in Cartagena started in 1810 with the creation of the Supreme Government Junta and ended in 1821 when the Spanish garrison left the city.

🏛️ Important events related to independence, such as the removal of the imperial governor, the signing of the act of independence, and the drafting of the first republican constitution, took place in Cartagena.

🌴 Cartagena's geographical and socio-political isolation, along with the influence of foreign diplomats and merchants, shaped its society and culture.

🍽️ Rice, seafood, chicken stew, coconut water, guarapo, and a wide variety of sweets were part of the culinary traditions in Cartagena.

💰 A social hierarchy based on ethnicity and class existed in Cartagena, with the upper class enjoying a tranquil lifestyle while the less affluent class engaged in hard physical labor.

📅 On November 11, 1811, the leaders of the popular movement in Cartagena declared absolute independence from Spain.

🏴 The flag of Cartagena de Indias had two stripes, one green and one white, and represented the five regions of the province.

👥 The movement for independence in Cartagena was supported by the people in the Trinity Square and various military regiments.

👑 King Charles IV and his son Ferdinand taken prisoners, the Spanish throne is occupied by José Bonaparte

🗡️ The Spanish reacted with a guerrilla war and formed the Supreme Board of Seville

🇪🇸 The final victory of the Spanish led to the Crown being handed over to Fernando VII

📜 The video discusses the events surrounding the independence of Cartagena on November 11th, highlighting key figures like Antonio de Narváez y la Torre and Tomás de Andrés Torres.

🔥 Different factions, such as the piñeristas and the Toledists, clashed in their pursuit of independence, leading to disastrous consequences for the city.

🏛️ Governor Montes was accused of ignoring the assigned deputies and was eventually removed from office, leading to the appointment of Blas de Soria as provisional governor.

📅 On July 20, the creoles in Bogotá rebelled in response to the events in Cartagena.

🔍 Mompox declared absolute independence on August 6, 1810, which had a significant impact.

⚔️ The rebels in Cartagena were defeated, and some of their leaders were captured and occupied the town.

📜 The video discusses the events of the Cartagena Independence and the role of Pedro Romero, a prominent artisan and leader in the movement.

👑 Pedro Romero commanded the Lanceros de Getsemaní battalion and supported the radical independence movement led by Gabriel Gutiérrez de Piñeres and Ignacio Muñoz.

🗓️ On November 11, 1811, the board met at the Government Palace to discuss the declaration of Independence, while the people gathered in the Plaza de la Trinidad and the Plaza de San Francisco.

🔑 The people of Cartagena were supported by various regiments in their fight for independence.

🏰 The armed mob marched through the city, seizing bastions and forcing the Government Palace to sign the Act of Independence.

🇨🇴 A 12-year-old boy waved the first Colombian independent flag during the events.