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Bernado O'Higgins, Libertador de Chile

History, biographies, pictures, historical timeline and analysis of the hero of the Wars of Independence and the first Supreme Dictator of Chile
Bernardo O'Higgins, Libertador de Chile
The illegitimate son of an Irish colonial administrator and a Chilean criolla rose from obscurity to become the Hero of the Wars of Independence and the Supreme Dictator of Chile.
Canto a Bernardo O'Higgins
Lyrics to a tonada, written by Pablo Neruda.
Capitán General Bernardo O`Higgins
Portrait by Jose Gil de Castro, circa 1820.
O'Higgins Y Su Ideario
Discussion of O'Higgins' plans and philosophies of government.
The Wars of San Martin 1814-1824
Account of several nations and heroes, including San Martin and O'Higgins.

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