Historical Events tagged with "huilliches"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Huilliches Rise Against Spanish Encomenderos

February 10th, 1712 313 years ago

In Chiloé, the Huilliches revolted against Spanish encomenderos, demanding freedom from harsh labor conditions and oppressive taxation imposed by their colonizers. This uprising represented the growing discontent among indigenous populations under colonial rule, as they sought to reclaim sovereignty and self-determination in their own lands amid the ongoing struggles against Spanish dominance in Chile.

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Military & Warfare

Defeat of Spanish Army at Bueno River

January 11th, 1654 371 years ago

Local Mapuche-Huilliches forces successfully defeated a Spanish army attempting to cross the Bueno River in Southern Chile. This confrontation underscored the resilience and military capability of the indigenous population against colonial expansion. The battle showcased the strategic use of terrain by the Mapuche-Huilliches and their effective resistance to Spanish military tactics.

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