# 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 August 1778 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chillán ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P19))
- **Died:** 24 October 1842 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P570))
- **Place of death:** Lima ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Chile; Peru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military personnel; military officer; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P106))
- **Education:** Colegio San Buenaventura; National University of San Marcos ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P69))
- **Positions held:** Supreme Director of Chile (16 February 1817 – 28 January 1823); deputy of Chile ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930#P39))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Bernardo O'Higgins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_O'Higgins) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q28930](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28930) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ohiggins.jpg by José Gil de Castro (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ohiggins.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Bernardo O'Higgins, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Ohiggins.jpg — José Gil de Castro, Public domain.

## Cite this page

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