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José Joaquín Pérez

1801–1889 · 19th century

José Joaquín Pérez was president of Chile from 1861 to 1871, the last of the four presidents who each served two consecutive five-year terms. A moderate conservative, he governed through broad coalitions and eased the conflicts left by the Montt era. His presidency saw the Chincha Islands War with Spain and advances into Mapuche lands in Araucanía.

José Joaquín Pérez
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