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Arauco War: The first Parliament of Quillín is celebrated, putting a temporary hold on hostilities between Mapuches and Spanish in Chile.
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Arauco War
Conflict between Spanish settlers of Chile and indigenous peoples (16th–17th centuries)
The Arauco War was a long-running conflict between colonial Spaniards and the Mapuche people, mostly fought in the Araucanía region of Chile. The conflict began at first as a reaction to the Spanish conquerors attempting to establish cities and force Mapuches into servitude. It…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Parliament of Quillín
Diplomatic meeting in Chile between Spain and Mapuche groups
The Parliament of Quillín (Killen) was a diplomatic meeting held in 1641 between various Mapuche groups and Spanish authorities held in the fields of Quillín. With the ensuing treaty the Spanish sought an end to the hostilities of the Arauco War in order to concentrate the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Mapuche
Indigenous people of South America
The Mapuche, also known as Araucanians, are a group of Indigenous inhabitants of south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina, including parts of Patagonia. The collective term refers to a wide-ranging ethnicity composed of various groups who share a common social, religious,…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
January 6
Day of the year
January 6 is the sixth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 359 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)