Supreme Director of Chile16 February 1817
Assumes executive authority after the patriot victory at Chacabuco.
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Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Chile.
8 records1817–18238 events4 places
Chronological biography
1817
1818
First National Squadron1818
Supports creation of Chile's first national naval squadron during the final phase of the independence war.
Declaration of Independence12 February 1818
Proclaims Chilean independence through the formal declaration approved by the government.
Battle of Maipu5 April 1818
Leads the government when the patriot victory at Maipu secures Chilean independence from renewed royalist attack.
Constitution of 181823 October 1818
Promulgates a provisional constitution organizing executive and legislative authority.
1820
Liberating Expedition of Peru20 August 1820
Supports the departure of the naval and military expedition intended to liberate Peru.
1822
Constitution of 182230 October 1822
Promulgates a new constitution that strengthens the office of Supreme Director.
1823
Abdication28 January 1823
Abdicates after political opposition demands an end to his government.
Titles and roles
Supreme Director · Supreme Director of Chile
Record provenance
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