Battles & Campaigns · 1830
Battle of Lircay
Near Talca, Maule, Chile
What happened
Conservative forces (Pelucones) under José Joaquín Prieto defeated Liberal forces (Pipiolos) under Ramón Freire. It was the last battle of Chile's civil war of 1829–1830. The Conservative army, with more men and more guns, routed the Liberal army near Talca.
Why it matters
The Liberals were completely defeated. It began about 30 years of Conservative government in Chile.
What came next
Freire was exiled, first to Peru and then to Tahiti. The Liberals signed the Treaty of Cuz-Cuz.
Did you know?
Diego Portales, a powerful minister, led the government that followed.
Timeline
- 14 Dec 1829Conservative victory at Ochagavía.
- 17 Apr 1830Battle of Lircay.
- 1830Treaty of Cuz-Cuz.