O'Higgins
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Ambrosio Marqués de Osorno, 1720?–1801, Irish soldier and administrator in South America.
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his son Bernardo Liberator of Chile, 1778–1842, Chilean general and statesman.
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Ambrosio (æmˈbrəʊzɪˌəʊ). ?1720–1801, Irish soldier, who became viceroy of Chile (1789–96) and of Peru (1796–1801)
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his son, Bernardo (bɛrˈnarðo). 1778–1842, Chilean revolutionary. He was one of the leaders in the struggle for independence from Spain and was Chile's first president (1817–23)
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Organizers of the largest multi-sports in the continent said in a statement that the times of the race were annulled due to “a measuring problem” in Santiago’s O’Higgins Park.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 29, 2023
It was found by researchers from the University of Chile and O’Higgins University.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
San Martín’s assistance secured a decisive victory, and O’Higgins declared Chile’s independence in 1818.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
“It’s not really the best time in history to be female or to be Irish,” said Eileen O’Higgins, who plays Kathleen.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
This man had rendered good service to Chili when, in conjunction with O’Higgins, he had led the movement of independence; but his success had turned his head.
From With Cochrane the Dauntless by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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