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1817 in Chile

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See also:
  
Other events of 1817 Timeline of Chilean history

The following lists events that happened during 1817 in Chile.

Contents

Incumbents

Royal Governor of Chile: Francisco Marcó del Pont (-February 12)

Supreme Director of Chile: Bernardo O'Higgins (February 16-)

January

  • 19 January-13 February - Crossing of the Andes
  • 24 January - Action of Picheuta

    • February

  • 2 February - Battle of Guardia Vieja
  • 12 February - Battle of Salala
  • 12 February - The Battle of Chacabuco is fought, resulting in a Spanish defeat and the Patriot capture of Santiago.
  • 12 February - Spanish Royal Governor of Chile Francisco Marcó del Pont is captured by Patriot forces after the Battle of Chacabuco.
  • 16 February - Bernardo O'Higgins is granted dictatorial powers.

    • April

  • 4 April - Battle of Curapalihue

    • May

  • 5 May - Battle of Cerro Gavilan

    • June

  • 1 June - The Legion of Merit of Chile is established by Bernardo O'Higgins to recognize personal merit.
  • 2 June - The Ministry of Finance is established.

    • October

  • 18 October - The Flag of Chile is adopted.

    • November

  • 15 November - Chilean independence referendum, 1817
  • 20 November - O'Higgins authorizes privateers to engage as commerce raiders against the Spanish.

    • December

  • 5-6 December - Battle of Talcahuano

    • Births

  • 2 February - Salvador Sanfuentes
  • 13 June - Antonio Varas
  • 21 July - Francisco Astaburuaga Cienfuegos

    • Deaths

  • 12 February - Ildefonso Elorreaga
  • 17 April - Vicente San Bruno

    • References

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