Chillán - Wikipedia
WEBFounded by the Spanish in 1580 the city persisted despite numerous attacks by Mapuche, Pehuenches and other tribes in war with Spain. Over time Chillán became an important marketplace where Mapuches, Pehuenches, Mestizos and Criollos met.
Chillán | Ski Resort, Thermal Springs & Volcanic Region
WEBChillán, city, central Chile. It lies in the fertile Central Valley. Founded in 1580 on what is now the site of Chillán Viejo (birthplace of the Chilean liberator Bernardo O’Higgins), the town was moved in 1835 to the north and rebuilt after destruction by an earthquake.
Chillán: History of the City and Legends from the area
WEBA year later, in June 26, 1580, governor don Martín Ruiz de Gamboa founded the city with the name of Chillán and ever since, the city was destroyed and rebuilt several times. In 1751, don Domingo Ortiz de Rozas ordered that the city should be moved to Arco de la Horca, a place where the community of Old Chillán stands today.
Chillán, Chile - Isolated Traveller
WEBJan 11, 2024 · Chillán was founded in 1580 by the Spanish conquistador Martín Ruiz de Gamboa. The name “Chillán” is derived from the Mapuche language and means “seated on the moon.”
Chillán – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBHistory. Iglesia de la Virgen del Carmen. Founded by the Spanish in 1580 the city persisted despite numerous attacks by Mapuche, Pehuenches and other tribes in war with Spain. Over time Chillán became an important marketplace where Mapuches, Pehuenches, Mestizos and Criollos met.
Chillán: A History of Chile’s Third Largest City | Gems.Travel
WEBThe city has a long and interesting history that stretches back centuries, and has seen its share of both good and bad times. In this article, we will take a closer look at the history of Chillán, and explore its evolution from a small town to one of Chile’s most important cities.
Chillán - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBChillán is a city and commune of the central south of Chile. It has a population of 161.953 people ( 2002 census). the city was founded in 1580 as San Bartolomé de Chillán. It is the capital of the Ñuble Region .
Chillán - Wikiwand
WEBFounded by the Spanish in 1580 the city persisted despite numerous attacks by Mapuche, Pehuenches and other tribes in war with Spain. Over time Chillán became an important marketplace where Mapuches, Pehuenches, Mestizos and Criollos met.
Chillán | Encyclopedia.com
WEBFounded in the 16th cent., it was destroyed by earthquake and flood in 1751 but was rebuilt and played a prominent role in the revolution against Spain. Bernardo O'Higgins, the liberator of Chile, was born in Chillán. One of the world's worst earthquakes leveled Chillán in 1939, claiming 10,000 lives.
Chillan - Encyclopedia
WEBChillán is one of the most active commercial cities of central Chile, and is surrounded by a rich agricultural and grazing country. Chillan was founded by Ruiz de Gamboa in 1594. Its present site was chosen in 1836. The original site, …
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