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Santa Fe, Argentina

1573 · 16th century

Santa Fe is a city on the Paraná river in northern Argentina, founded by Juan de Garay in 1573 as a stopping place between Asunción and the Río de la Plata. It belonged to the Governorate of Buenos Aires from 1617. After independence it became the capital of Santa Fe Province, a leading member of the Federal League and the Federal Pact of 1831.

Santa Fe, Argentina
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Mentioned in 6 state histories

Governorate of the Río de la PlataGovernorate of Buenos AiresFederal LeagueRepublic of Entre RíosUnitarian LeagueArgentine Confederation

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Santa Fe, Argentina. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/santa-fe-argentina
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The Epoch Institute. “Santa Fe, Argentina.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/santa-fe-argentina.
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