1838 in Peru
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Incumbents
- Supreme Protector of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation: Andres de Santa Cruz
- President of the Republic of North Peru: Luis Orbegoso until July 30, José de la Riva Agüero
- President of the Republic of South Peru: Ramón Herrera y Rodado until October 12, Juan PÃo de Tristán y Moscoso
Events
- January 12 and 13 - War of the Confederation: Battle of Islay[1]
- July 30 - North Peru President Obregoso declares secession of his republic from the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
- August 21 - Battle of Portada de GuÃas on the outskirts of Lima
- October - Chilean Army occupies Lima
- November 3 - Chileans abandon Lima