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Carrera, José Miguel |
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Carrera, José Miguel (hōsā` mēgĕl`), 1785–1821, Chilean revolutionist. With his brothers, Juan José and Luis, he overthrew the revolutionary junta headed by Martínez de Rozas Martínez de Rozas, Juan (hwän märtē`nās dā rō`säs), 1759–1813, Chilean revolutionist, b. ..... Click the link for more information. in 1813 and dominated Chile until replaced by Bernardo O'Higgins O'Higgins, Bernardo (bĕrnär`thō ōē`gēns) ..... Click the link for more information. later that year. He again seized control in 1814, precipitating a civil war that facilitated Spanish reconquest of Chile. Later he was forbidden by José de San Martín to reenter Chile. San Martín and O'Higgins ordered the execution at Mendoza of his brothers. Involving Argentina in civil turmoil, Carrera was on the point of invading Chile when he too was captured and beheaded at Mendoza. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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