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1818 in Chile

Explore 4 historical events and records for Chile in 1818.

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Historical records for Chile in 1818

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February

12 February 1818

Declaration of Independence

O'Higgins Riquelme, Bernardo · Talca · Supreme Director of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Proclaims Chilean independence through the formal declaration approved by the government.

April

5 April 1818

Battle of Maipu

O'Higgins Riquelme, Bernardo · Maipu · Supreme Director of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Leads the government when the patriot victory at Maipu secures Chilean independence from renewed royalist attack.

October

23 October 1818

Constitution of 1818

O'Higgins Riquelme, Bernardo · Santiago · Supreme Director of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Promulgates a provisional constitution organizing executive and legislative authority.

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1818

First National Squadron

O'Higgins Riquelme, Bernardo · Valparaiso · Supreme Director of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Supports creation of Chile's first national naval squadron during the final phase of the independence war.

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