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Also known as O'Higgins, Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme, O 'Higgins

Chilean independence leader (1778–1842)

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Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme (1778–1842) was a Chilean politician, military officer, and writer. Born in Chillán, he held the position of Supreme Director of Chile and served as a general. His citizenship included Spain, Chile, Peru, and the Peru–Bolivian Confederation. He participated in the Chilean War of Independence and the Peruvian War of Independence. O'Higgins was educated at the National University of San Marcos and worked in Santiago. He spoke Spanish and practiced Catholicism.

As a writer, O'Higgins is associated with several works, including *Epistolario general de Bernardo O'Higgins*, *Biblioteca de autógrafos chilenos*, and *Cartas de Bernardo O'Higgins*. He died in Lima from cardiovascular disease.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1778
Died
1842
Works
12

Top works

  • Epistolario general de Bernardo O'Higgins
  • Biblioteca de autógrafos chilenos
  • Compatriotas, ya que no puedo abrazaros en mi despedida, permitid que os hable por última vez
  • Cartas de Bernardo O'Higgins
  • Archivo de don Bernardo O'Higgins

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1964-09-01
jazzpost-bop

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Listeners
1
Total plays
1

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Encyclopedic overview

Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme ( Spanish pronunciation: [beɾˈnaɾðo oˈ(x)iɣins] ; 20 August 1778 – 24 October 1842) 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.

Born in Chillán, O'Higgins was of Irish and Basque-Spanish descent and the illegitimate son of Ambrosio O'Higgins, 1st Marquess of Osorno, who would later become the Governor of Chile and subsequently Viceroy of Peru. While studying in London, he became acquainted with Francisco de Miranda, developed a sense of nationalist pride, and became a member of the revolutionary Lautaro Lodge. Returning to Chile in 1802 following his father's death, he inherited a large estate and settled down as a wealthy landowner.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Bernardo O'Higgins” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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