History Of Chile

A detailed Summary of History Of Chile

The native inhabitants of Chile are a people called the Araucanos. When Chile was

first discovered in 1520 by Portuguese explorer Magellen most of Chile was dominated

by these people. This Native American tribe was known for their remarkable fighting

ability's. Chile was discovered Pedro de Valdivia ,Diego de Almargo and Ferdinand

Magellen . Magellen landed on the Chiloe Island following his voyage in 1520 through a

strait which now bears his name . When Chile was discovered by Magellen it was called

Tchili meaning "snow" . Pedro de Valdivia led a second expedition into southern Chile

in 1540. Valdivia overcame the fierce resistance of the Araucanos and succeeded in

establishing several settlements. These settlements included Santiago in 1541,Santiago is

now the capital of Chile, Concepcion in 1550, and Valdivia in 1552. However only 3

years after Vabliva set up his first settlement in Chile the Araucanians organized and in a

successful uprising killed Valdivia and many of his followers leaving only Concepcion

The monetary unit used in Chile is one that is used in so many different Hispanic

countries, this monetary unit is called the Peso. The present go

professional institutes. However if you wish to continue with more education on the

Supreme Court is elected by a vientayuno member court called the Constitutional

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