Battle of Loncomilla facts for kids
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The Battle of Loncomilla was a very important fight in the 1851 Chilean Revolution. It happened on December 8, 1851. This battle was between the government's army and a group of rebels. The government won, and this victory mostly ended the revolution.
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The 1851 Chilean Revolution
The 1851 Chilean Revolution was a big conflict in Chile. It was a struggle between two main groups. One group supported the current conservative government. The other group was made up of liberal rebels. They wanted changes in how the country was run.
Who Fought in the Battle?
The battle involved the conservative government forces. Their main leader was Manuel Bulnes. He was a well-known general. On the other side were the liberal rebels. Their leader was José María de la Cruz.
Interestingly, the rebels also had help. Mapuche chief Mañil joined them. He brought his warriors to fight alongside the rebels. Historians believe the Mapuche saw the government in Santiago as their main problem. This is why they chose to help the rebels from Concepción.
The Battle Day
The Battle of Loncomilla took place in a place called Loncomilla, in Chile. It was a fierce fight. Both sides wanted to win badly. The battle was very important because it would decide the future of the revolution.
What Happened After?
In the end, the conservative government forces won the Battle of Loncomilla. This was a big defeat for the rebels. It meant that the 1851 Chilean Revolution was mostly crushed. After the loss, Chief Mañil and his Mapuche warriors went back south. The government's victory helped keep things stable in Chile for a while.
See also
In Spanish: Batalla de Loncomilla para niños
