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56 Moments
1906
1865
Rebels resist Spanish annexation in 'Restoration War'
1844
Independence Declaration by Juan Pablo Duarte
1821
Birth of Spanish Haiti, a precursor to Dominican Republic on Hispaniola.
Dominican Republic achieves independence from Spain
1808
1795
Treaty of Basel: France gains eastern Hispaniola
1697
Treaty Ends France-Spain Conflict in Caribbean: Santo Domingo Returned to Spain
1586
Santo Domingo Occupation During War
1569
1522
The First Slave Uprising in Santo Domingo
Francisco Pizarro's Arrival in Santo Domingo
1515
1511
1504
Oldest Cathedral in the Americas
1503
1502
Establishment of the First American Fortress : Fortaleza Ozama
1498
The Founding of Santo Domingo
1492
Christopher Columbus's Arrival to Hispaniola
Taino-Columbus Interaction upon Arrival
Formation of Santo Domingo Captaincy General by Spanish Crown
Emergence of Taíno Chiefdoms on the Island
1000
0600
Arawak People on Hispaniola Island