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Events on Thursday 12 February 1818 1
1818Chilean independence proclaimedBernardo O'Higgins formally declares Chile independentSupreme Director Bernardo O'Higgins formally proclaimed Chilean independence from Spain at Talca, timed to the anniversary of the Battle of Chacabuco. The declaration followed years of fighting in the Chilean War of Independence. Full military security for the new state came weeks later at the Battle of Maipu.