Historical Events tagged with "huilliche"

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Military & Warfare

Militia Leaves Valdivia to Address Uprising

October 3rd, 1792 232 years ago

A militia departed from Valdivia, a strategic Spanish stronghold in southern Chile, to counter an uprising by the Huilliche people, who were resisting colonial pressures and incursions into their territories. This engagement highlighted the tensions between indigenous communities and colonial authorities. The operation was crucial for maintaining Spanish control and stability in the region, as uprisings posed threats to colonial rule and trade routes.

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Military & Warfare

Spanish Forces Clash with Huilliches

January 27th, 1759 266 years ago

Spanish forces engaged the indigenous Huilliches in Río Bueno, Chile, in January 1759, during a conflict sparked by Spanish territorial ambitions. The Huilliches, defending their land, faced the well-trained and equipped Spanish troops. This confrontation highlighted the tensions between colonial expansion and the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples in southern Chile.

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