Mateo de Toro Zambrano, 1st Count of La Conquista facts for kids
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The Count of La Conquista
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| Royal Governor of Chile | |
| In office July 16, 1810 – September 18, 1810 (Interim) |
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| Monarch | Ferdinand VII |
| Preceded by | Francisco García Carrasco |
| Succeeded by | José Antonio Pareja (as Captain General) |
| President of Government Junta | |
| In office September 18, 1810 – February 26, 1811 |
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| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Juan Martínez de Rozas |
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| Born | 20 September 1727 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 26 February 1811 (aged 83) Santiago, Chile |
| Spouse | María Nicolasa de Valdés |
| Children | José María, Gregorio José, María Josefa, José Joaquín, Domingo José, María Mercedes, Mariana, María Inés, María de los Dolores, María del Rosario Josefa |
| Profession | Field Marshal |
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Mateo de Toro Zambrano y Ureta was an important leader in Chile's history. He was born in Santiago, Chile, on September 20, 1727. He became a high-ranking soldier, known as a Field Marshal. He also made a lot of money in business.
Mateo de Toro Zambrano was a "Criollo." This means he was of Spanish descent but was born in the Americas. He was given the special title of Count of La Conquista in 1771. He was also a Knight of the Spanish Order of Santiago.
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A Key Moment in Chilean History
In 1810, Chile was part of the Spanish Empire. It was called the Captaincy General of Chile. Mateo de Toro Zambrano was the most senior military leader there. He was also the Royal Governor of Chile, meaning he was in charge for the King of Spain.
The First Step Towards Independence
On September 18, 1810, Mateo de Toro Zambrano called a very important meeting. He gathered many leading citizens of Chile. At this meeting, the group decided to elect a new governing body. This new group was called a junta.
This action was similar to what was happening in other Spanish colonies that were starting to rebel. In Chile, this meeting is seen as the very first step towards Chilean independence.
Leading the First Government Junta
Mateo de Toro Zambrano was chosen to be the President of this First Government Junta. This was a very important role. However, he was already 83 years old at the time.
He passed away on February 26, 1811, less than a year after the junta was formed. Because of his age and early death, he could not play a bigger part in Chile's fight for independence.
See also
- Count of la Conquista
- For more information in Spanish: Mateo de Toro Zambrano para niños
