Puerto Rico

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