The year 1870 is significant in Paraguayan history because it marks the end of the devastating War of the Triple Alliance, also known as the Paraguayan War. In this war, Paraguay fought against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Some two-thirds of Paraguay's population died in the war and the country was also forced to surrender much of its territory.
Incumbents President: Francisco Solano López Vice President: Domingo Francisco Sánchez
Events
March 1 - Battle of Cerro Corá, end of the Paraguayan War
Deaths March 1 - Francisco Solano López, Domingo Francisco Sánchez, Juan Francisco López (son of Francisco Solano)
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