Bernardo O'Higgins
✓ Source-basedfallingChilean independence leader (1778-1842)
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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.
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Ambrosio O'Higgins, Bernardo's father, whom he never met
Portrait of O'Higgins in the National Congress Library of Chile.
José Miguel Carrera, with whom O'Higgins had an ongoing feud
O'Higgins' Charge at the Battle of Rancagua
Generals José de San Martín (left) and Bernardo O'Higgins (right) during the crossing of the Andes.
O'Higgins meets Jose San Martin at the Battle of Maipu 1818.
Bust of O' Higgins at Richmond, LondonIn their orbit 4
Politicians from Spain 6
About this person
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.
Country
SpainCategory
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1778 to 1842 · aged 64
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