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Some important dates concerning the changes in boundaries of Peru include:
Some important dates concerning the changes in boundaries of Peru include:


1542–1821 The Viceroyalty of Peru was divided into the Audiencias of Panamá (1535), Lima (1542), Santa Fe de Bogotá (1549), Charcas (1559; now Bolivia), Quito (1563), Buenos Aires (1661), Chile (1565 and 1609), Rio de la Plata (1777), and Cuzco (1787). Other governmental divisions created were commissions (encomiendas), provinces (provincias), and corrector district (corregimientos).
* '''1542–1821''' The Viceroyalty of Peru was divided into the Audiencias of Panamá (1535), Lima (1542), Santa Fe de Bogotá (1549), Charcas (1559; now Bolivia), Quito (1563), Buenos Aires (1661), Chile (1565 and 1609), Rio de la Plata (1777), and Cuzco (1787). Other governmental divisions created were commissions (encomiendas), provinces (provincias), and corrector district (corregimientos).
 
* '''1717''' and The Virreinato of Santa Fe was erected.
1717 and The Virreinato of Santa Fe was erected.
* '''1739''' It was suppressed from 1723 to 1739.
 
* '''1777''' The Virreinato of Buenos Aires was erected.
1739 It was suppressed from 1723 to 1739.
* '''1783–84''' The area of Peru was divided into seven Intendencias: Lima, Arequipa, Tarma, Huancavelica, Huamanga, Trujillo, Arica, Puno, and Cuzco. These were divided into districts (partidos). Later these Intendencias’ boundaries were arranged to coincide with the boundaries of the dioceses.
 
* '''1836–39''' Peru and Bolivia were united until Chile won the battle of Yungay.
1777 The Virreinato of Buenos Aires was erected.
* '''1862–66''' Peru was at war with Spain.
 
* '''1879–83''' The War of the Pacific resulted in the loss of Tarata until 1925 and Tacna until 1929. Tarapaca and Arica were permanently lost to Chile.
1783–84 The area of Peru was divided into seven Intendencias: Lima, Arequipa, Tarma, Huancavelica, Huamanga, Trujillo, Arica, Puno, and Cuzco. These were divided into districts (partidos). Later these Intendencias’ boundaries were arranged to coincide with the boundaries of the dioceses.
 
1836–39 Peru and Bolivia were united until Chile won the battle of Yungay.
 
1862–66 Peru was at war with Spain.
 
1879–83 The War of the Pacific resulted in the loss of Tarata until 1925 and Tacna until 1929. Tarapaca and Arica were permanently lost to Chile.


The viceroyalties were subdivided into legislative divisions called audiencias. These audiencias supervised local courts, applied Spanish law, and established a legal tradition that has persisted in Hispanic America. The jurisdictions of the audiencias formed the basic territories of the Latin American republics once they gained independence from Spain.
The viceroyalties were subdivided into legislative divisions called audiencias. These audiencias supervised local courts, applied Spanish law, and established a legal tradition that has persisted in Hispanic America. The jurisdictions of the audiencias formed the basic territories of the Latin American republics once they gained independence from Spain.
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The following list indicates the years in which audiencias were established under the viceroyalty for Peru, which included Chile:
The following list indicates the years in which audiencias were established under the viceroyalty for Peru, which included Chile:


·         Cuzco—1787
* Cuzco — 1787
 
* Lima — 1542
·         Lima—1542
* Santiago — 1609
 
·         Santiago—1609


During the 19<sup>th</sup> century, international conflicts and border disputes altered many political jurisdictions of South America. These changes affected the subsequent registration of the local population.
During the 19<sup>th</sup> century, international conflicts and border disputes altered many political jurisdictions of South America. These changes affected the subsequent registration of the local population.
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The following book explains more about the historical geography of South America. You can find this and similar materials at the Family History Library and many other research libraries.
The following book explains more about the historical geography of South America. You can find this and similar materials at the Family History Library and many other research libraries.


Bartholomew, John (John George). A Literary &amp; Historical Atlas of America. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1910. (FHL book 912.19812 B283.)
* Bartholomew, John (John George). A Literary &amp; Historical Atlas of America. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1910. (FHL book 912.19812 B283.)


=== Creation of Peruvian Departments ===
=== Creation of Peruvian Departments ===
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The departments of Peru were created as follows (* indicates former Intendency):
The departments of Peru were created as follows (* indicates former Intendency):


Lima* &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1821
Lima*   1821


Amazonas &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1832
Amazonas   1832


Ancash &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1821 earlier known as Huaylás
Ancash   1821 earlier known as Huaylás


Apurímac &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1873 from Cuzco and Huamanga*
Apurímac   1873 from Cuzco and Huamanga*


Arequipa* &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1822
Arequipa*   1822


Ayacucho* &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1822 earlier&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; known as Huamanga
Ayacucho*     1822 earlier   known as Huamanga


Cajamarca &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1855
Cajamarca   1855


Callao &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1836 from Lima
Callao   1836 from Lima


Cuzco* &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1822
Cuzco*   1822


Huancavelica*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1822 anciently part of Huamanga, today Ayacucho
Huancavelica*   1822 anciently part of Huamanga, today Ayacucho


Huánuco &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1823 from Junin
Huánuco   1823 from Junin


Ica &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1866
Ica   1866


Junín &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1825 anciently an Intendencia of Tarma
Junín   1825 anciently an Intendencia of Tarma


La Libertad &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1821
La Libertad     1821


Lambayeque &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1874 from La Libertad
Lambayeque     1874 from La Libertad


Loreto &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1861 from Amazonas
Loreto     1861 from Amazonas


Madre de Dios &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1912 from Cusco and Puno
Madre de Dios   1912 from Cusco and Puno


Moquegua &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1957 from Arequipa
Moquegua   1957 from Arequipa


Pasco &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1944 from Junin
Pasco   1944 from Junin


Piura &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1861
Piura   1861


Puno* &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1822
Puno*   1822


San Martín &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1906 from Loreto
San Martín     1906 from Loreto


Tacna &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1875 part of Chile from 1883–1929
Tacna   1875 part of Chile from 1883–1929


Tumbes &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1901
Tumbes   1901


Ucayali &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1980–1983 from Loreto
Ucayali   1980–1983 from Loreto


Other sources about boundary changes are found in the Family History Library Catalog under:
Other sources about boundary changes are found in the Family History Library Catalog under:
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PERU, [DEPARTMENT] - HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY
PERU, [DEPARTMENT] - HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY


PERU, [DEPARTMENT] - HISTORY
PERU, [DEPARTMENT] - HISTORY


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