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COMMANDER // 1778–1842

Bernardo O'Higgins

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Lifespan

1778 – 1842

1780179018001810182018301840Chilean War of Independence · 1827Spanish American wars of independence · 1808-1833Battle of Las Tres Acequias — August 26, 1814 · O'Higginistas · Chilean War of IndependenceBattle of Rancagua — October 2, 1814 · Chilean patriots · Spanish American wars of independenceBattle of El Roble — October 17, 1815 · Chilean · Chilean War of IndependenceBattle of Chacabuco — February 12, 1817 · United Provinces · Spanish American wars of independenceBattle of Maipú — April 5, 1818 · Chile · Chilean War of IndependenceSecond Battle of Cancha Rayada — March 19, 1818 · Chile · Chilean War of Independence

Active service 1814–1818 — 6 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 36.

Profile

Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme was a Chilean military officer, statesman and a major leader of Chile's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. He was the second Supreme Director of Chile from 1817 to 1823, the first holder of the title to head a fully independent Chilean state, and is considered one of Chile's founding fathers.

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Battles (6)

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