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1906 in Chile

Explore 4 historical events and records for Chile in 1906.

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Historical records for Chile in 1906

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August

16 August 1906

Valparaiso Earthquake

Montt Montt, Pedro · Valparaiso · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Coordinates government relief after the destructive Valparaiso earthquake.

September

18 September 1906

President of Chile

Montt Montt, Pedro · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Takes office as President of Chile before dying during an overseas medical journey.

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1906

Code of Criminal Procedure

Riesco Errazuriz, German · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Leads the government when a new Code of Criminal Procedure modernizes the administration of criminal justice.

1906

Workers Housing Law

Riesco Errazuriz, German · Santiago · President of Chile · Government / Government of Chile

Promulgates early social legislation intended to improve housing conditions for urban workers.

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