Parliament of Tapihue (1825) facts for kids
The Parliament of Tapihue of 1825 was an important meeting between the Mapuche people and the new country of Chile. It was a special agreement that aimed to bring peace after a long conflict.
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The Tapihue Agreement of 1825
The Parliament of Tapihue was a big meeting held in 1825. It was a diplomatic agreement, which means it was a formal deal made between different groups. In this case, it was between fourteen Mapuche communities and the recently formed Republic of Chile.
What Was the Parliament?
This meeting was called a "parliament" because it was a place where representatives from both sides came together to talk and make decisions. It was a way for the Mapuche people and the Chilean government to try and understand each other. They wanted to find a way to live together peacefully.
Why Was This Agreement Made?
The main reason for this agreement was to end a long and difficult conflict. This conflict was called the Guerra a muerte, which means "War to the Death." It had started during the time of the Chilean War of Independence. The Chilean government also wanted to build a relationship with the Mapuche people. They hoped this agreement would create a lasting peace.
Who Was Involved?
The Mapuche communities were represented by a very important leader. His name was Juan Francisco Mariluán, and he was a lonko. A lonko is a traditional Mapuche chief or headman. Representing the Republic of Chile was Colonel Pedro Barnachea. These two leaders were key in trying to reach an agreement.
What Happened Next?
Sadly, the agreement made at Tapihue did not last for a very long time. Just a year later, in the fall of 1826, Juan Mariluán himself went against the agreement. He rebelled against Chile, which meant the peace did not hold. This showed how difficult it was to create lasting peace after such a long conflict.
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In Spanish: Parlamento de Tapihue (1825) para niños
