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Bernardo O'Higgins

Chilean 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. 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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Born
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Place of birth
Chillán wd
Died
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Place of death
Lima wd
Citizenship
Chile, Peru wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, military officer, writer wd
Education
Colegio San Buenaventura, National University of San Marcos wd

Positions held wd

  • Supreme Director of Chile (16 February 1817 – 28 January 1823)
  • deputy of Chile

Questions

When was Bernardo O'Higgins born?
Bernardo O'Higgins was born on 20 August 1778 in Chillán.
What positions has Bernardo O'Higgins held?
Positions held by Bernardo O'Higgins include: Supreme Director of Chile (1817–1823); deputy of Chile.
Where did Bernardo O'Higgins study?
Bernardo O'Higgins was educated at Colegio San Buenaventura, National University of San Marcos.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Bernardo O'Higgins · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q28930 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ohiggins.jpg by José Gil de Castro (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Bernardo O'Higgins". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/bernardo-o-higgins. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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