President of Chile
Temporarily heads the government after Balmaceda loses control of Santiago.
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1891 in Chile
Explore 9 historical events and records for Chile in 1891.
Historical records for Chile in 1891
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August
September
Result of Surrender of Balmaceda's Warships
Balmaceda loses the remaining effective naval support for his government.
Surrender of Balmaceda's Warships
Balmacedas las warships surrender
Death of Jose Manuel Balmaceda
Death of Jose Manuel Balmaceda, commits suicide after defeat in the civil war
Suicide
Death of Jose Manuel Balmaceda, commits suicide after defeat in the civil war. Commits suicide after defeat in the civil war
December
President of Chile
Takes office and begins the parliamentary republic after the civil war.
Autonomous Commune Law
Promulgates municipal legislation increasing local administrative autonomy after the civil war.
Other events (month unknown)
Civil War of 1891
Attempts to govern without an approved budget, precipitating civil war with congressional forces.
Declaration of War
Conflict with the Congress leads to civil war
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