General Bernardo O'Higgins - Valparaiso, Chile - Equestrian Statues on Waymarking.com

Handsome equestrian statue of General Bernardo O'Higgins located in Plaza O'Higgins in downtown Valparaiso.

O'Higgins was born in Chillan Chile in 1777, the son of the Governor of Chile and a Chilean mother. He was instrumental in the Chilean Independence movement against Spain. As a military officer he was involved in many major skirmishes and battles.

Following independence he served as head of the fledgling Chilean Army. O'Higgins is considered a "founding Father" of Chile.

The statue, located in Plaza O'Higgins in central Valparaiso, was completed in 2002. It is of sculpted bronze affixed to a base of boulders.

A nice article on the history of General O'Higgins may be found here:
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Identity of Rider: General Bernardo O'Higgins Date of Dedication: 2002 Material: Bronze Position: All Hooves Planted Identity of Horse: Not listed Name of artist: Not listed Unusual Features: Not listed

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