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Camilo Henríquez

1769–1825 · 19th century

Camilo Henríquez was a Chilean priest, writer and patriot of the independence era. Born in Valdivia and educated in Lima, he edited Aurora de Chile, the country's first newspaper, from 1812, using it to promote independence and republican ideas. After the royalist victory of 1814 he went into exile in Buenos Aires, returning to Chile in 1822. He is regarded as the father of Chilean journalism.

Camilo Henríquez
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