El Mercurio de Valparaíso facts for kids
El Mercurio de Valparaíso is a very old newspaper from Chile. It is known as the oldest newspaper in Chile that is still being published today. It is also the oldest newspaper in the world printed in the Spanish language that is still active! The very first newspaper in Chile was called La Aurora de Chile.
This important newspaper started in the city of Valparaíso. It was founded in 1827 by three people: Thomas G. Wells, Ignacio Silva Medina, and Pedro Félix Vicuña. They were all involved in printing, like a typographer who works with setting up text for printing. The first edition of the newspaper came out on September 12, 1827. Some people say that another newspaper, El Peruano, is the oldest Spanish-language newspaper.
A Look at Its Beginning
El Mercurio de Valparaíso began a long time ago, almost 200 years ago! It started when Chile was a young country. Newspapers like this one were very important for sharing news and ideas. They helped people learn about what was happening in their city and country.
Who Started It?
The founders, Thomas G. Wells, Ignacio Silva Medina, and Pedro Félix Vicuña, were pioneers. They had the vision to create a newspaper that would last. Their work helped to shape how news was shared in Chile for many years to come.
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First number of El Mercurio de Valparaíso, dated 12 September 1827
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