Revolution of 18511851
Defeats an armed revolt challenging his disputed presidential election.
Historical person
Manuel Montt Torres Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Manuel Montt Torres, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Chile.
7 records1851–18607 events2 places
Chronological biography
1851
President of Chile18 September 1851
Takes office after a disputed election and confronts the Revolution of 1851.
Battle of Loncomilla8 December 1851
Leads the government when loyalist forces defeat the principal armed challenge to his newly inaugurated presidency.
1855
Civil Code14 December 1855
Promulgates the Civil Code prepared under the leadership of Andres Bello.
1859
Revolution of 18591859
Suppresses a regional rebellion against the central government.
1860
Primary Instruction Law1860
Promulgates the Organic Law of Primary Instruction, establishing free state primary education without making attendance compulsory.
First Banking LawJuly 1860
Promulgates Chile's first banking law during the expansion of the national financial system.
Titles and roles
President of Chile
Record provenance
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