1817 in Chile

none February 2024 1817 The following lists events that happened during 1817 in Chile. Incumbents Royal Governor of Chile: Francisco Marcó del Pont (-February 12) Supreme Director of Chile: Bernardo O'Higgins (February 16-) Events 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 (d. 1860)https://www.bcn.cl/historiapolitica/resenas_parlamentarias/wiki/Salvador_Sanfuentes_Torres Salvador Sanfuentes Torres Library of the National Congress of Chile 8 February 2024 es 13 June - Antonio Varas (d. 1886) 21 July - Francisco Astaburuaga Cienfuegos (d. 1892)_ Deaths 12 February - Ildefonso Elorreaga (b. 1782) 17 April - Vicente San Bruno References 1817 in Category:1810s in the Captaincy General of Chile Chile Chile Category:Years of the 19th century in Chile