New Granada
Americannoun
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a former Spanish viceroyalty in NW South America, comprising the present republics of Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, and Panama.
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early name of Colombia (before the secession of Panama).
noun
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a former Spanish presidency and later viceroyalty in South America. At its greatest extent it consisted of present-day Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador
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the name of Colombia when it formed, with Panama, part of Great Colombia (1819–30)
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Cities in the western part of New Granada had not recognized the authority of the Caracas junta or sent representatives to the Venezuelan congress, and they also proclaimed their loyalty to the king.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
On July 5, 1811, patriot members who believed the body should instead govern on behalf of the people of New Granada officially declared the independence of Venezuela, making it the first South American republic.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
After liberating Venezuela, Bolívar took the rest of New Granada.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Our arms shall liberate first New Granada, then Quito, then Peru.
From Time Magazine Archive
The conquest of the plateau of New Granada, after many unsuccessful attempts which cannot be detailed here, was finally made by Gonzalo Ximenez de Quesada in 1536-38.
From The Spanish Pioneers by Lummis, Charles F.
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