1898. The Mayor Republic of Central America is dissolved
Dissolution of the Major Republic of Central America
1898
1898. The Mayor Republic of Central America is dissolved |
Foundation of the Major Republic of Central America
1895
1895. Creation of the Major Republic of Central America (Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua). |
Tegucigalpa is declared the capital of Honduras
1880
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The Spaniards met Tegucigalpa in 1576 as in one of their expeditions they found an aboriginal hamlet called Taguzgalpa, lying on the hillside of Sapusaca Peak (El Picacho), a location equally rich in minerals that led many to believe the village’s name meant “Peak of Silver” in that indigenous tongue. |
Liberal reforms are initiated
1876
1876. Liberal reforms begin in Honduras. Presidential term of Marco Aurelio Soto kicks off |
Presidency of Juan de Zelaya
1847
1847. Juan Lindo de Zelaya takes over power |
Presidency of Francisco Ferrera
1841
1841. Francisco Ferrera’s presidency commences |
Morazan is defeated in Guatemala
1840
1840. Definitive defeat of Morazan in Guatemala |
Occupation of the Islands on the Bay
1839
1839. Great Britain seizes the Islands on the Bay. Honduras’ new constitution is born |
Dissolution of the Central American federation
1838
1838. The Central American Federation is dissolved and Honduras proclaims its total independence |
Morazan is elected Honduras’ head of state
1830
1830. Morazan is elected president of the Central American Republic |