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Battle of Chacabuco

1817 · 19th century · Part of the Chilean War of Independence

The Battle of Chacabuco was fought on 12 February 1817 north of Santiago, Chile. The Army of the Andes under José de San Martín and Bernardo O'Higgins, having crossed the Andes from Argentina, defeated the royalist army. The victory ended the Spanish Reconquista of Chile and opened the way to the declaration of Chilean independence in 1818.

Battle of Chacabuco
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