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1883 in Chile

Explore 4 historical events and records for Chile in 1883.

Historical records for Chile in 1883

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October

Treaty of Ancon

Santa Maria Gonzalez, Domingo · Ancon · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Concludes peace with Peru through the Treaty of Ancon.

Other events (month unknown)

Church State Relations Dispute

Santa Maria Gonzalez, Domingo · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

The Santa María administration pursued a stronger civil role in matters traditionally supervised by the Church. Conflict over cemeteries and civil records made secularization a defining issue of the presidency.

Occupation of Araucania Completed

Santa Maria Gonzalez, Domingo · Araucania · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Leads the government as military occupation of Araucania reaches its final phase and Villarrica is re-established.

Secular Cemeteries Law

Santa Maria Gonzalez, Domingo · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Promulgates legislation establishing secular control over cemeteries during the liberal secular reforms.

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