Revolution of 8 October 1812
| Date | 8 October 1812 |
|---|---|
| Location | Buenos Aires |
| Participants | José de San Martín, Carlos María de Alvear |
| Outcome | Fall of the First Triumvirate, appointment of the Second Triumvirate |
The Revolution of 8 October 1812 (Spanish: Revolución del 8 de octubre de 1812) took place during the Argentine War of Independence. Led by José de San Martín and Carlos María de Alvear, it deposed the First Triumvirate and allowed the creation of the Second Triumvirate, which called the Assembly of Year XIII.