70-1928: Period of Chilean history from 1826 to 1861 [REDACTED] This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Conservative Republic" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( August 2013 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Republic of Chile República de Chile 1831–1861 [REDACTED] Flag [REDACTED] Coat of arms [REDACTED] Capital Santiago Common languages Spanish Government Unitary presidential republic President • 1830–1831 Jose Tomas Ovalle • 1831–1841 Jose Joaquin Prieto • 1841–1851 Manuel Bulnes • 1851-1861 Manuel Montt Vice President • 1826 Agustín Eyzaguirre • 1827 Francisco Antonio Pinto • 1829 Joaquín Vicuña • 1830 José Tomás Ovalle • 1831-1833 Diego Portales History • Battle of Lircay 17 April 1831 • Inauguration of Jose Joaquin Perez 18 September 1861 ISO 3166 code CL Preceded by Succeeded by [REDACTED] New Fatherland [REDACTED] Governorate of Chiloé Liberal Republic [REDACTED] Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia [REDACTED] In Chilean historiography ,
140-586: A coalition of nobles from the Mexican states of Coahuila , Nuevo León , and Tamaulipas advocated secession from Mexico to form their own federal republic called the Republic of the Rio Grande with Laredo (today part of Texas) as the capital but unlike Texas, was never formally recognized and ended on 6 November of the same year. Its flag was similar to that of Texas' in that there were three stars with
210-585: A flag in 2011 that has nearly the same color design, but the blue is paler, and with a yellow border and a sun with two olive branches in the center. The construction of the flag of Chile, at present, is officially defined in Supreme Decree No. 1,534 of the Ministry of the Interior, published in 1967, on the use of national emblems, which systematized and consolidated various laws and regulations on
280-640: A red hoist, and black and white bars on the side instead of one star with a blue hoist and white and red bars. In 1822 during the Peruvian War of Independence , troops from both the Liberating Expedition of Peru ( Expedición Libertadora del Perú ) and the United Liberating Army of Peru ( Ejército Unido Libertador del Perú ) used a standard that was identical to the modern flag of Chile, except their flag had three stars in
350-409: A shipment of arms seized by Argentine authorities at Buenos Aires in 1871 had been ordered by Orélie-Antoine de Tounens. A French warship, d'Entrecasteaux , that anchored in 1870 at Corral , drew suspicions from Saavedra of some sort of French interference. Accordingly there may have been substance to these fears as information was given to Abdón Cifuentes in 1870 that an intervention in favour of
420-779: A single star on the canton, but it has multiple horizontal stripes similar to the United States Flag. Also, the Flag of Malacca , a state in Malaysia , is similar, having the same colors (except the yellow star and moon) and a similar canton design, although the proportions and color order are different. The state of Amazonas in Brazil also adopted a similar flag in 1982. Its flag also has an elongated blue canton with multiple stars. The Catamarca province in Argentina adopted
490-512: Is administratively divided into 16 regions in which the internal government corresponds to the intendant . Some regional governments have adopted their own insignias, though most lack relevance, being principally used for public, regional organizations. The only exception is the flag of the Magallanes and Antartica Chilena Region , which has been adopted as a symbol of identity Magellan by its inhabitants. The regional flags can be found in
560-502: Is also known in Spanish as La Estrella Solitaria ( The Lone Star ). It has a 3:2 ratio between length and width, it is divided horizontally into two bands of equal height (the lower being red). The upper area is divided once: into a square (blue), with a single centered white star; and into a rectangle (white), whose lengths are in proportion 1:2. It is in the stars and stripes flag family . The star represents Venus , significant to
630-434: Is different from Wikidata Articles needing additional references from August 2013 All articles needing additional references Flag of Chile The flag of Chile consists of two equal-height horizontal bands of white and red, with a blue square the same height as the white band in the canton , which bears a white five-pointed star in the center. It was adopted on 18 October 1817. The Chilean flag
700-548: Is identical to the flag of pre-communist Yugoslavia . The bottom red strip replaced the yellow from the flag of 1812. The origin of the flag's colors would be based on the description given by Alonso de Ercilla as those of the insignia of the Mapuche troops. The significances of these colors were equivalent to those of the Patria Vieja , except that the yellow replaced the red to represent the blood that had been shed during
770-427: Is not accepted by the majority of Chilean historians. The design of the current Chilean flag is commonly attributed to Bernardo O'Higgins 's Minister of War , José Ignacio Zenteno , having been designed by the Spanish soldier Antonio Arcos , although historians argue that it was Gregorio de Andía y Varela who drew it. The flag was made official on 18 October 1817 by a decree, of which only indirect references to
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#1732791107933840-476: Is unclear. Sovereign (birth- Death) List of pretenders to the throne and heads of the royal house of Araucanía and Patagonia Titled Prince of Aucas and Duke of Kialeon by Antoine de Tounens he declared himself in March 1882 successor to Antoine de Tounens Antoine II [1] Sources are unclear on what flag, if any, Tounens used, as his "government" was never formalized. Some sources say
910-713: The Battle of El Roble , where within the possessions of the captured war booty was a distinctive insignia of the Order of St. James , an important symbol of Spanish pride. In 1813 after the royalist invasion and the outbreak of the War of Independence, the Spanish symbols were abolished and the tricolor flag was formally adopted by the patriotic forces in a ceremony at the Plaza Mayor of Santiago . Months later in 1814, Carrera left political and military power, and Francisco de la Lastra
980-527: The Battle of Rancagua (1–2 October) where the royalist victory ended the patriot government and began the Reconquista (or Reconquest ) from 1814 to 1817, restoring the imperial standard. The tricolor flag was last flown for the last time in the Battle of Los Papeles ( Batalla de los Papeles ), but it would appear again raised in the ships that José Miguel Carrera brought in 1817 and during his campaigns in Argentina (1820–1821). The Reconquista ended with
1050-585: The Chilean and Argentine governments. Arrested on January 5, 1862 by the Chilean authorities, Antoine de Tounens was imprisoned and declared insane on September 2, 1862 by the court of Santiago and expelled to France on October 28, 1862. He later tried three times to return to Araucanía to reclaim his kingdom without success. In 1858, Antoine de Tounens, a former lawyer in Périgueux , France, who had read
1120-654: The Chilean Army and the two Chilean Air Force ] educational schools, and on graduation parades of the Chilean Navy and Air Force across the nation in remembrance of this moment in Chilean history. If done for the Carabineros de Chile , it is on the service anniversary (27 April) and passing out parades of enlisted personnel. A similar pledge is done by servicemen of the Chilean Gendarmerie and
1190-582: The Conservative Republic was a period of Chilean history that extended between 1826 and 1861, characterized by the hegemony of the conservative party, whose supporters were called pelucones . It began with the defeat of the pipiolos (Liberals) by the pelucones at the Battle of Lircay ending the Chilean Civil War of 1829–30 and concluded in 1861 with the election of the independent Jose Joaquin Perez as president, ending
1260-831: The Cross of Burgundy , a jagged, red saltire crossed on a white cloth. The Cross of Burgundy was one of the main symbols of the Spanish Empire overseas, so it flew over the warships and was carried by the militia in the colonial territory during the Spanish colonization of the Americas . In 1785, Carlos III established a uniform flag for all ships of the Spanish Armada , similar to the current flag of Spain. The use of this red-and-yellow flag would be extended in 1793 to "maritime towns, castles and coastal defenses." Despite
1330-620: The Investigations Police of Chile - in the latter the American hand over heart gesture has been executed to clearly diffenciate from its sister organizations. English translation of the pledge - Armed Forces variant I (name and rank) pledge, to God and this flag, to serve my country with loyalty, whether in sea, on land, (in the air, ) or in anywhere else, preparing thus, if needed, to sacrifice my life, to fulfill my military duties and obligations, in accordance with
1400-464: The Mapuche who work the lands near the present-day city that bears his name, bearing emblems of blue, white and red. Two flags have been documented as used by Mapuche troops. However, these descriptions were made late in the eighteenth century without certainty about the age of them. One consisted of a five-pointed white star on a blue background similar to the canton of the current Chilean flag, while
1470-724: The National Historical Museum , where it can be found today. There is a rather popular legend in Chile that claims this third Chilean flag won a "Most Beautiful National Flag in the World" contest. Its most common version states that this happened in 1907 in Blankenberge , Belgium, in the coast of the Baltic Sea [ sic ]. Other versions of this story say this happened in the 19th century, or that
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#17327911079331540-573: The National Institute ( Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera ), which Carrera's government founded (10 August 1813). The emblem, adopted as a symbol at the beginning of carrerismo , was subsequently adopted by Chilean nationalism movement. For example, the flag with a red lightning bolt emblem superimposed was the insignia of the National Socialist Movement of Chile between 1932 and 1938. The victory at
1610-672: The Access Hall of the National Congress of Chile in the city of Valparaíso . Many communes and cities also have their own flags. In memory of the brave heroes of the Battle of La Concepcion in 1882, on 9 July each year, the very day the final Chilean soldiers in La Concepcion died in defense of the Chilean nation, this Pledge to the Flag ( Juramento de la Bandera ) is recited at all installations and military bases of
1680-597: The Araucanians, free to bestow power on me, and I to accept it?" The supposed founding of the Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia led to the Occupation of Araucanía by Chilean forces. Chilean president José Joaquín Pérez authorized Cornelio Saavedra Rodríguez , commander of the Chilean troops, to arrest Antoine de Tounens on January 5, 1862. Tounens was then imprisoned and declared insane on September 2, 1862, by
1750-654: The Battle of Chacabuco on 26 May 1817 gave way to a new period known as the Patria Nueva ( New Fatherland ). A new flag was adopted that day, known today as the Flag of the Transition ( Bandera de la Transición ), and it is recognized as the first national flag and the last flag used until the one used currently. It was widely publicized at the time that the design was attributed to Juan Gregorio de Las Heras . This flag had three equal stripes: blue, white, and red, which
1820-574: The Chilean flag was placed second after the French flag ; there are even variations that talk about Chile's national anthem , placing it either in the first place or second, after La Marseillaise . The fact that the only documented version of this story gets basic details wrong (Belgium has a coast on the North Sea , not the Baltic Sea) does not reflect well on its historical accuracy. The flag of
1890-3105: The Confederation References [ edit ] ^ Wood, James (1 January 2008). "Sotomayor Valdés, Ramón (1830–1903)" . Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture . Archived from the original on 2 August 2013 . Retrieved 2 August 2013 . v t e Chile articles History Timeline Periods Prehispanic ( ACN –1536 AD ) Spanish Discovery (1536–1540) Spanish Conquest (1540–1600) Colonial (1600–1810) Independence (1810–1826) Republic Organization (1823–1831) Conservative Republic (1831–1861) Liberal Republic (1861–1891) Parliamentary Era (1891–1925) Presidential Republic (1925–1973) Pinochet Regime (1973–1990) Democracy Transition (1990–Present) By topic Agriculture Banditry Economic Expansionism Mining Maritime Wars [REDACTED] Geography Cities Climate Earthquakes Environment Extreme points Fjords, channels, sounds and straits Geology Islands National parks Natural regions Provinces Regions Rivers Lakes Volcanoes Lighthouses World Heritage Sites Politics National Congress Elections Foreign relations Government Political parties President Ministries Law Civil Code Constitution History Human rights LGBT Intersex Law enforcement Supreme Court Constitutional Court Comptroller General of Chile Public safety Carabineros Gendarmerie Investigations Police Military Air Force Army Navy Ministry of Defence Economy Agriculture Aquaculture Central Bank Companies Energy Forestry Peso (currency) Stock Exchange Mining Telecommunications Tourism Transport Society Crime Demographics Education Healthcare Immigration Languages People Indigenous Religion Squatting Water supply and sanitation Women Culture Arts Beauty pageants Cinema Cuisine Literature Music Mythology Newspapers Public holidays Sports Television Outline Index Category Portal Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conservative_Republic&oldid=1240101669 " Category : 1830 establishments in Chile Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
1960-477: The Interior during the government of Eduardo Frei Montalva . In this document, the national emblems, coat of arms , the rosette or cockade, and the presidential standard were established. Meanwhile, the Political Constitution of Chile of 1980 establishes in the first clause of article 222 that all inhabitants of the republic should respect Chile and its national emblems. Few records remain of
2030-653: The Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia against Chile was discussed in Napoleon III 's Conseil d'Êtat . On August 28, 1873, the Criminal Court of Paris ruled that Antoine de Tounens, first "king of Araucanía and Patagonia", did not justify his claim to the status of sovereignty. He died in poverty on September 17, 1878, in Tourtoirac , France, after years of fruitlessly struggling to regain his kingdom. Historians Simon Collier and William F. Sater describe
2100-432: The Kingdom of Araucanía as a "curious and semi-comic episode". According to travel writer Bruce Chatwin, the later history of the "kingdom" belongs rather to "the obsessions of bourgeois France than to the politics of South America." A French champagne salesman, Gustave Laviarde, impressed by the story, decided to assume the vacant throne as Aquiles I. He was appointed heir to the throne by Orélie-Antoine. The pretenders to
2170-549: The Mapuche during the Arauco War . "Flag Day" is held each year on the ninth of July to commemorate the 77 soldiers who died in the 1882 Battle of La Concepción . The first records on the possible use of flags by indigenous peoples date back to the War of Arauco , the most famous being the use described in the late 16th-century epic poem La Araucana . In Canto XXI, Alonso de Ercilla described Talcahuano , warrior and chief of
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2240-468: The Mapuche would have rights similar to that of the Kanak people , who were given the possibility of independence from France in a 2018 referendum . Antoine de Tounens had no children, but since his death in 1878, some French citizens without any familial relations to him declared to be pretenders to the "throne of Araucanía and Patagonia". Whether the Mapuche themselves accept this or are even aware of it,
2310-458: The Mapuches, possibly in the belief that their cause might be better served with a European acting on their behalf. On November 17, 1860, and November 20, 1860, the self-proclaimed sovereign proclaimed via two decrees that the regions of Araucanía and eastern Patagonia did not need to depend on any other states and that the Kingdom of Araucanía is founded with himself as monarch under
2380-549: The Mapuches. According to O'Higgins, the star of the flag was the Star of Arauco. In Mapuche iconography, the morning star or Venus, ( Mapudungun : Wünelfe or the Hispanicized Guñelve ) was represented through the figure of an octagram star or a foliated cross. Although, the star which was finally adopted bore a star having five points with the design of the guñelve remaining reflected in an asterisk inserted in
2450-534: The Republic owe respect to Chile and to its national emblems. The national emblems of Chile are the national flag, the coat of arms of the Republic and the national anthem . Pursuant to article 6 of the State Security Act of Chile (Decreto No. 890 de 1975), it is a felony against the public order to publicly mistreat the flag, the coat of arms, the name of the motherland or the national anthem. Chile
2520-1544: The Seven Cities Nation-building Patria Vieja War of Independence Reconquest Patria Nueva Civil war (1829–1830) War of the Confederation Republican period Conservative Republic Colonization of the Strait of Magellan Liberal Republic Occupation of Araucanía War of the Pacific Parliamentary period 1891 Chilean Civil War Parliamentary Republic 1924 coup d'état Presidential period 1925 coup d'état Presidential Republic Radical governments Allende and UP era Pinochet regime 1973 coup d'état Military dictatorship Contemporary Transition to democracy Student protests Mapuche conflict Social Outburst Politics of Chile Related topics Agriculture history Economic history LGBT history Maritime history Mining history Chilean wars Chilean coups d'état Political scandals [REDACTED] Chile portal [REDACTED] History portal v t e See also [ edit ] Diego Portales War of
2590-541: The Spanish defeat in the Chincha Islands War . According to Cespedes's son, his father "imagined a new flag that bore the same colors as that of the Carreras and O'Higgins and that would differentiate itself from the disposition of those colors." However, the flag would not have much success, and an earlier design would become the definitive Cuban flag. The flag of Liberia , founded in 1847, also includes
2660-466: The Transition was unfurled was at the ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Rancagua , two weeks before the adoption of the current national flag. However, there is information about a possible third flag between the Transitional and final, which would have exchanged the order of white and blue stripes and incorporated the five-pointed white star on the central strip, but that is no certainty, and it
2730-529: The U.S. state of Texas is similar to the Chilean flag. The flag of Texas was designed and adopted on 25 January 1839; whereas Chile adopted a flag similar to today's Chilean flag 22 years earlier on 18 October 1817. Nearly two decades before the then-national flag was approved by the Texas Congress and President Mirabeau B. Lamar. Texas' current flag is not a copied version of the Chilean flag, contrary to popular belief. Like Texas, on 17 January 1840;
2800-530: The absence of a copy thereof, which was officially presented during the Pledge of Independence ceremony on 12 February 1818, a ceremony in which the bearer was Tomás Guido. The original flag was designed according to the Golden Ratio , which is reflected in the relation between the widths of the white and blue parts of the flag, as well as several elements in blue canton. The star does not appear upright in
2870-417: The bands represent the three branches of government: majesty popular, law and force, respectively; to others, the stripes represent features of nature: the sky, the snowy Andes and fields of golden wheat, respectively. The following 30 September, during a celebration in the capital to commemorate the first government junta, the Chilean coat of arms, also called Patria Vieja , was solemnly adopted and included in
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2940-463: The book La Araucana by Alonso de Ercilla , decided to go to Araucanía, inspired to become its king after reading the book. He landed at the port of Coquimbo in Chile and met some loncos (Mapuche tribal leaders) after arriving South to the Biobío . He promised them some arms and the help of France to maintain their independence from Chile. The Indians elected him Great Toqui , Supreme Chieftain of
3010-677: The canton (mostly forming the Triangulum Australe constellation), representing the three nations united by the cause of independence: the Argentine provinces, Chile and Peru . On the other hand, the Chilean flag would have served as inspiration for the supporters of Cuban independence at the start the Ten Years' War in the so-called War Cry of Yara (Spanish: Grito de Yara ) in 1868. The leader of this revolution, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes , would have been inspired to create
3080-406: The center of the flag. Although the blue-white-yellow flag of the Patria Vieja was the most recognized, other versions utilized a different arrangement of the colors, such as white-blue-yellow, for example. On other occasions, the red Cross of Santiago was included in the upper left corner together with the coat of arms in the center. The cross originates from the victory of the patriot troops in
3150-471: The center of the rectangular canton, instead the upper point appears slightly inclined toward the pole in such a way that the projection of its sides divide the length of the canton golden proportion. Additionally, in the center is printed the National Coat of Arms, known from the previous Flag of the Transition and adopted in 1817. The adoption of the star configuration goes back to the star used by
3220-406: The center of the star, representing the combination of European and indigenous traditions. These designs soon fell into oblivion due to the difficulty in the flag's construction. So, the embroidered seal and the eight-pointed asterisk disappeared while the star was kept completely upright. In 1854 the proportion was determined in keeping with the colors of the flag, leaving the canton as a square and
3290-462: The country's indigenous Mapuches , symbolizing a guide to progress and honor while other interpretations say it refers to an independent state; blue symbolizes the sky and the Pacific Ocean, white is for the snow-covered Andes , and red stands for the blood spilled to achieve independence. According to the epic poem La Araucana , the colors were derived from those from the flag flown by
3360-466: The court of Santiago and expelled to France on October 28, 1862. In a 1870 meeting of Saavedra with Mapuche lonkos at Toltén , Mapuche chiefs revealed to Saavedra that Antoine de Tounens was once again at Araucanía. Upon hearing that his presence in Araucanía had been revealed Orélie-Antoine de Tounens fled to Argentina, having however promised Quilapán to obtain arms. There are some reports that
3430-403: The defense of the rights of the Mapuches guide the action of this strange symbolic monarchy" and "The intensification of the Mapuche conflict in recent years has given a new purpose to the Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia, long considered an absurdity by French society." Mapuche writer Pedro Cayuqueo considers the kingdom a lost opportunity and speculates that, in a French-ruled Araucanía,
3500-539: The establishment of this new flag, the cross of Burgundy would still often used by colonial entities. At the onset of the Chilean War of Independence , the First Government Junta was proclaimed on 18 September 1810, marking Chile's first step toward independence. It would be during the government of Jose Miguel Carrera in which the desire for emancipation would gain more strength. Nevertheless,
3570-434: The first Cuban flag named La Demajagua in honor of the place where the revolt began. Two main differences are that the red and blue colors are inverted and that the red canton extends to the middle of the fly instead of one-third as on the Chilean flag. Céspedes would have been inspired by the Chilean flag as a way of honoring the efforts of Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna on behalf of Chile to achieve independence of Cuba after
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#17327911079333640-549: The flag is 3:2, being divided horizontally into two bands of equal size. While the lower section corresponds to the color red, the upper area is divided once in a blue square and a white rectangle whose lengths are in proportion 1:2, respectively. The star is located in the center of the blue canton and is constructed on a circle whose diameter is half the side of the canton. The exact color shades are not defined by law, but they are listed as "turqui blue", "white" and "red". Approximations below: According to Chilean law, public use of
3710-501: The flag is allowed without prior authorization. Before October 2011 its use was prohibited, without the approval of the provincial governor. (An exception was made in 2010 during the bicentennial celebrations, where display of the flag was permitted during the whole month of September. ) This rule, however, was rarely enforced, as the flag was widely used on street celebrations, stadiums or rallies, without penal consequences. Public buildings and private residences are required to display
3780-424: The flag on Navy Day (21 May), National Day (18 September) and Army Day (19 September). If the flag is displayed incorrectly or not displayed at all during these days, the person responsible may be fined. According to the protocol concerned, the flag should be hoisted from the tip of a white mast, and if done in company with other flags different, they must be of equal or lesser size. The Chilean flag must be set to
3850-657: The hegemony of the conservative party. Part of a series on the History of Chile [REDACTED] Timeline • Years in Chile Early history Monte Verde Origin of the Mapuche Early Mapuches Incas in Chile Colonial times Spanish conquest Colonial Chile Captaincy General Arauco War Destruction of
3920-399: The independence of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins said that guñelve was the direct inspiration for creating the Chilean flag with the Lone Star. In the case of the colonizing troops, they used several Spanish flags . Each battalion had its own flag, which could incorporate different elements including the heraldic coat of arms of the King of Spain . One of the symbols most commonly used was
3990-439: The junta was established (at least nominally) as a way of controlling the government during the absence of King Fernando VII , so that the symbols of government remained Hispanic. Therefore, one of the first acts of his government would be the implementation of national symbols, such as an insignia, a coat of arms and a distinctive flag to identify the patriots. The first flag, according to tradition, would have been embroidered by
4060-583: The laws and regulations in force, to obey quickly and punctually the orders of my superior officers, and thus invest my efforts in being a brave and honorable soldier (sailor, airman) no matter what, for my country's sake! English translation of the pledge - Carabineros variant Kingdom of Araucan%C3%ADa and Patagonia The Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia ( Spanish : Reino de la Araucanía y de la Patagonia ; French : Royaume d'Araucanie et de Patagonie ), sometimes referred to as Kingdom of New France ( French : Royaume de Nouvelle-France ),
4130-413: The left if the sum of the flags is an even number or the center if the sum is an odd number. The flag must also be the first to be lifted and lowered the last. The Chilean flag can be displayed hanging either vertically or horizontally from a building or wall. In both cases, the blue square should be to the viewer's upper left. Article 22 of the 1980 Constitution of Chile states that all inhabitants of
4200-402: The many conflicts. Despite initial enthusiasm, the flag did not obtain official legalization and disappeared five months later. One reason for its suppression was that it was easily confused with both the flag of the Netherlands and the tricolor of revolutionary France , from which it was inspired. According to the General History of Chile by Diego Barros Arana , the last time the Flag of
4270-496: The name King Orélie-Antoine I. He declared Perquenco capital of his kingdom, created a flag, and had coins minted for the nation under the name of Nouvelle France . He writes in his Memoirs in 1863 "I took the title of king, by an ordinance of November 17, 1860, which established the bases of the hereditary constitutional government founded by me [...] On November 17, I returned to Araucanía to be publicly recognized as king, which took place on December 25, 26, 27 and 30. Weren't we,
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#17327911079334340-412: The original design, the most valuable being that of the flag used in the Declaration of Independence, which had a width of two meters and a length just over two feet. The flag was protected by various hereditary institutions until it was stolen in 1980 by members of the Revolutionary Left Movement as a protest against the military dictatorship . This group kept the specimen and returned it in late 2003 to
4410-400: The ratio of hoist to fly set to 2:3. Finally, in 1912, the diameter of the star was established, the precedence of the colors in the presidential flag and decorative cockade was determined, setting the order as blue, white and red from top to bottom or from left to right of the viewer. All of these arrangements would later be recast into Supreme Decree No. 1534 of 1967 from the Ministry of
4480-411: The second had a white eight-pointed star centered on a blue diamond with border zigzagged over a black background. The latter flag appears to be waved by the chief Lautaro in the best-known artistic representation of it, created by painter Pedro Subercaseaux . The main symbol of this flag is the star of Arauco, called guñelve , representing the flower of the canelo and the bright star of Venus. In
4550-442: The sister of the ruler, Javiera Carrera , and would be presented and raised for the first time on 4 July 1812 at a dinner with the United States consul Joel Roberts Poinsett to celebrate the anniversary of U.S. independence, an event having a great influence on the locals' struggle for independence. Named the flag of the Patria Vieja ("Old Fatherland"), the flag had three horizontal stripes of blue, white and yellow. For some,
4620-399: The subject. (Other laws include Law No. 2,597 of 11 January 1912, concerning the colors and proportions of the national flag, the presidential sash and rosette or cockade, and Supreme Decree No. 5805 of the Ministry of the Interior, published 26 August 1927, sets the size of the national flag for use in buildings and public offices.) According to the decree, the ratio between length and width of
4690-417: The throne of Araucanía and Patagonia have been called monarchs and sovereigns of fantasy, "having only fanciful claims to a kingdom without legal existence and having no international recognition". Therefore the "throne of Araucanía" is sometimes the subject of disputes between "pretenders", some journalists wrote : "The memory of the French adventurer Orélie-Antoine, self-proclaimed king in 1860, and
4760-447: The victory of Liberation Army of the Andes ( Ejército Liberatador de los Andes ) in the Battle of Chacabuco on 12 February 1817. In this battle, the patriot troops fought with the army colonel and the flag of the Army of the Andes, inspired by the flag of Argentina , without readopting the blue-white-yellow standard. Today, the flag of the Patria Vieja is used during memorial services for moose Chilean historical period, conducted by
4830-455: Was an unrecognized state declared by two ordinances on November 17, 1860 and November 20, 1860 from Antoine de Tounens , a French lawyer and adventurer, who claimed that the regions of Araucanía and eastern Patagonia did not depend on any other states and proclaimed himself king of Araucanía and Patagonia. He had the support of some Mapuche lonkos around a small area in Araucanía, who thought they could help maintain independence from
4900-455: Was chosen as Supreme director . The war of independence began at great losses for the patriot side, and so signed the Treaty of Lircay on 3 May 1814. This agreement reaffirmed the Spanish sovereignty over the territory of Chile, among other things, and as one of its direct consequences, the Spanish flag was readopted at the expense of the tricolor. The flag of the Patria Vieja would wave again after Carrera's return to power 23 July 1814 until
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