1859 Chilean revolution
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The Chilean Revolution of 1859 was the second attempt by the Chilean Liberals to overthrow their country's Conservative government.[1] Like the first attempt in 1851, it ended in failure. 5,000 people were killed during the fighting.[2]
| 1859 Chilean revolution | |||||||
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| Part of History of Chile(Conservative Republic) | |||||||
.jpg) The Battle of Los Loros | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Conservative government |
 Provisional Government of Atacama Liberal Party rebels | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Manuel Montt Torres Col. José María Silva Chávez José Manuel Pinto Arias Juan Vidaurre Leal |
Pedro León Gallo Goyenechea Pedro Pablo Muñoz Ramón Arancibia Vicente Zorrilla Nicolás Tirapegui | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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2,400 (January) 6,200 – 7,000 (May) | 2,000 | ||||||
Battle of Los Loros
Battle of Maipón
On April 12, 1859, government forces and Liberal rebels clashed in Chillán Viejo. 20 rebels and 13 government soldiers were killed and 70 rebels and 55 government soldiers were wounded. 300 rebels were taken prisoner by the government.[4]