Parliament of Negrete (1793) facts for kids

The 1793 Parliament of Negrete was a very important meeting between the Mapuche people and the Spanish government. It happened in a place called Negrete. This special meeting was held from March 4 to March 6 in 1793. Many Mapuche leaders and warriors attended to talk about peace and agreements with the Spanish.

The 1793 Parliament of Negrete, as imagined by artist Claudio Gay.

What Was the Parliament of Negrete?

The Parliament of Negrete was a big diplomatic meeting. "Diplomatic" means it was about talking and making agreements between different groups, like countries or nations. In this case, it was between the Mapuche people and the Spanish authorities who ruled parts of South America at the time. These meetings were often held to try and stop fighting and create peace.

Who Attended the Meeting?

This parliament was a very large gathering. A total of 161 Mapuche leaders, called caciques, came to the meeting. A cacique is a chief or a leader of a Mapuche community. Along with the leaders, 2,380 Mapuche warriors also attended. This shows how important the meeting was to both sides. It was a chance for many voices to be heard and for agreements to be made.

Why Was This Meeting Important?

The 1793 Parliament of Negrete was one of several meetings held between the Mapuche and the Spanish over many years. These parliaments were a way for both sides to discuss their borders, trade, and how they would live together. They tried to find peaceful solutions instead of fighting. This particular meeting helped to keep peace for some time between the Mapuche and the Spanish in the region.

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In Spanish: Parlamento de Negrete (1793) para niños