Bernardo O'Higgins Biography

Bernardo O'Higgins biography

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NAME: Bernardo O'Higgins
OCCUPATION: General, Political Leader
BIRTH DATE: August 20, 1778
DEATH DATE: October 24, 1842
PLACE OF BIRTH: Chillan, Chile
PLACE OF DEATH: Lima, Peru
Nickname: The Liberator of Chile

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Bernardo O'Higgins is best known for being the leader of Chilean independence from Spain and its first leader.

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Bernardo O'Higgins was born August 20, 1778 in Chillan, Chile as the illegitimate son of a colonial viceroy and a prominent Chilean woman. While studying in Europe, O'Higgins was exposed to many South American liberation leaders. When Napoleon invaded Spain, O'Higgins seized the opportunity to begin a fight for independence, which was eventually achieved.