In 1811, a young revolutionary was sworn in to lead Chile's first independent government
Following a bold military coup, young revolutionary José Miguel Carrera was sworn in to lead Chile's first independent government, setting the stage for the nation's definitive break from Spanish colonial rule.
In 1811, the charismatic José Miguel Carrera took control of the Chilean government during a period of intense political instability. As a key figure of the 'Patria Vieja' or Old Fatherland, he was sworn in as the head of a new executive junta. His leadership was defined by a radical vision for a sovereign nation, separate from the Spanish Crown.
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