Trenadian Revolution

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Trenadian Revolution
Painting depicting a group of uniformed men listening to Román Bocanegra discoursing.
Painting depicting a group of uniformed men listening to Román Bocanegra discoursing.
Date1 May 1807 – 16 May 1807
(2 weeks and 1 day)
LocationTrenado
Also known asThe Great Revolution of 1807
May 3rd
MotiveLiberation of Trenado from the Spanish Empire, due to the colonial exploration of the country.
ParticipantsTrenadian National Army (led by Román Bocanegra and other military republicans)
OutcomeIndependence of Trenado from the Spanish Empire, with Abraham Saabedra serving as president until 1816
Deaths700–1,500 killed
Non-fatal injuries2,000–3,000 wounded and captured