Liberal Republic
Republic of Chile República de Chile | |||||||||
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1861–1891 | |||||||||
Anthem: Himno Nacional de Chile | |||||||||
Capital | Santiago | ||||||||
Common languages | Spanish | ||||||||
Government | Semi-presidential system | ||||||||
President | |||||||||
• 1861–1871 | José Joaquín Pérez first | ||||||||
• 1886–1891 | José Manuel Balmaceda last | ||||||||
History | |||||||||
• Jose Joaquin Perez | 18 September 1861 | ||||||||
• Civil War | 18 September 1891 | ||||||||
Currency | Chilean peso | ||||||||
ISO 3166 code | CL | ||||||||
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Liberal Republic (Spanish, República Liberal) is the period of Chilean history between 1861 and 1891. It is characterized by the rise of the liberal political faction the Pipiolos who opposed the Pelucones who had dominated the preceding period known as the Conservative Republic. They promulgated constitutional reforms that limited the power of the president and increased the power of the Congress.[1]
History of Chile |
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See also[]
References[]
- ^ "República Liberal - Memoria Chilena, Biblioteca Nacional de Chile". www.memoriachilena.gob.cl.
Categories:
- 1861 establishments in Chile
- Chilean history stubs