Chilean presidential election, 1827
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The Chilean presidential election of 1827 took place on February 13, 1827 after the National Congress of Chile decided by vote to elect a new President.
Following the coup d'état
by Colonel Enrique Campino and the resignation of Vice President and acting President —since Manuel Blanco Encalada
's resignation— Agustín Eyzaguirre, Congress petitioned General Ramón Freire to take the seat of President on January 30, 1827.
On February 5, Freire presented his resignation before Congress, which decided to elected a new President of the Republic on February 13. The Congress elected Freire as the new President with 37 votes, and Francisco Antonio Pinto
as Vice President with 27 votes, from a total of 48 deputies present. Congress knew Freire would resign after Pinto's arrival in Santiago
, so the election was only a sign of appreciation towards him.
Pinto's election, although won with a scant majority, signified a great victory for the liberals.
Source: http://eleccion.atspace.com/presidente1827.htm
Source: http://eleccion.atspace.com/vicepresidente1827.htm
Following the coup d'état
Coup d'état
A coup d'état state, literally: strike/blow of state)—also known as a coup, putsch, and overthrow—is the sudden, extrajudicial deposition of a government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishment—typically the military—to replace the deposed government with another body; either...
by Colonel Enrique Campino and the resignation of Vice President and acting President —since Manuel Blanco Encalada
Manuel Blanco Encalada
Manuel José Blanco y Calvo de Encalada was a Vice-Admiral in the Chilean Navy, a political figure, and Chile's first President .-Biography:...
's resignation— Agustín Eyzaguirre, Congress petitioned General Ramón Freire to take the seat of President on January 30, 1827.
On February 5, Freire presented his resignation before Congress, which decided to elected a new President of the Republic on February 13. The Congress elected Freire as the new President with 37 votes, and Francisco Antonio Pinto
Francisco Antonio Pinto
Francisco Antonio Pinto y Díaz de la Puente was a Chilean political figure. He was twice President of Chile between 1827 and 1829.-Early life:He was born in Santiago, the son of Joaquín Pinto and Mercedes Díaz de la Puente...
as Vice President with 27 votes, from a total of 48 deputies present. Congress knew Freire would resign after Pinto's arrival in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, so the election was only a sign of appreciation towards him.
Pinto's election, although won with a scant majority, signified a great victory for the liberals.
Presidency
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Freire | 37 | 77% |
| N/A | 11 | 23% |
| Total | 48 | 100% |
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Vice Presidency
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Antonio Pinto Francisco Antonio Pinto Francisco Antonio Pinto y Díaz de la Puente was a Chilean political figure. He was twice President of Chile between 1827 and 1829.-Early life:He was born in Santiago, the son of Joaquín Pinto and Mercedes Díaz de la Puente... |
27 | 56% |
| N/A | 21 | 44% |
| Total | 48 | 100% |
Source: http://eleccion.atspace.com/vicepresidente1827.htm