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1817 Chilean independence referendum

1817 Chilean independence referendum

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A referendum on Chile's independence was held on 15 November 1817. After the Battle of Chacabuco, Bernardo O'Higgins was appointed director supremo. He held a plebiscite to test the popular will. This independence proposal passed with a large majority. His political program confirmed, O'Higgins's administration declared independence on 16 February 1818.[1]

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    "Chile, 29. November 1817 : Ausrufung der Unabhängigkeit -- [in German]".


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