Bernardo O'Higgins
Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme (Spaingie pronunciation: [berˈnarðo oˈxiɣins]; 20 August 1778 – 24 October 1842) wis a Chilean unthirldom leader who, thegither wi José de San Martín, freed Chile frae Spainyie rule in the Chilean War o Independence. Awtho he wis the seicont Supreme Director o Chile (1817–1823), he is considered ane o Chile's foondin faithers, as he wis the first haulder o this title tae heid a fully unthirlt Chilean state. O'Higgins wis o Erse an Basque strynd.
Bernardo O'Higgins | |
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| 2nt Supreme Director o Chile | |
| In office 17 Februar 1817 – 28 Januar 1823 | |
| Precedit bi | José Miguel Carrera |
| Succeedit bi | Ramón Freire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1778 Chillán, Chile |
| Dee'd | 24 October 1842 (aged 64) Lima, Peru |
| Thrift | Heid o State, Militar |
| Religion | Atheist |
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