1752. The town of San Sebastian del Pepino is founded.
Foundation of San Sebastian del Pepino
1752
1752. The town of San Sebastian del Pepino is founded. |
War lieutenancy offices are set up on the island
1692
1692. War lieutenancy officers are installed. They were governor’s representatives on different points around the island. |
Foundation of Ponce
1692
1692. The town of Ponce is founded. |
Foundation of Aguada
1692
1692. The town of Aguada is founded |
Foundation of Loiza
1692
1692. The town of Loiza is founded. |
The Church of San German
1648
1648. The building of the Church of San German is over. |
Building of Fort San Cristobal
1634
1634. Construction of Fort San Cristobal begins. |
Fire of San Juan
1625
1625. Attacks launched by corsairs and pirates went on for a very long time. In 1625, San Juan was set on fire during a raid hurled by the Dutch Armada. In 1797, Puerto Rico stood up successfully against a huge attack carried bout by Ralph Abercromby. |
The Dutch attack the island
1625
1625. The Dutch raid the island to no avail. They end up setting the Fortress on fire. |
Foundation of Arecibo
1616
1616. The town of Arecibo is founded |