The following lists events that happened during 1817 in Chile.
Incumbents Royal Governor of Chile: Francisco Marcó del Pont (-February 12)
Supreme Director of Chile: Bernardo O'Higgins (February 16-)
Events January 19 January-13 February - Crossing of the Andes 24 January - Action of Picheuta
February 2 February - Battle of Guardia Vieja 12 February - Battle of Salala 12 February - The Battle of Chacabuco is fought, resulting in a Spanish defeat and the Patriot capture of Santiago. 12 February - Spanish Royal Governor of Chile Francisco Marcó del Pont is captured by Patriot forces after the Battle of Chacabuco. 16 February - Bernardo O'Higgins is granted dictatorial powers.
April 4 April - Battle of Curapalihue
May 5 May - Battle of Cerro Gavilan
June 1 June - The Legion of Merit of Chile is established by Bernardo O'Higgins to recognize personal merit. 2 June - The Ministry of Finance is established.
October 18 October - The Flag of Chile is adopted.
November 15 November - Chilean independence referendum, 1817 20 November - O'Higgins authorizes privateers to engage as commerce raiders against the Spanish.
December 5-6 December - Battle of Talcahuano
Births 2 February - Salvador Sanfuentes (d. 1860) 13 June - Antonio Varas (d. 1886) 21 July - Francisco Astaburuaga Cienfuegos (d. 1892)_
Deaths 12 February - Ildefonso Elorreaga (b. 1782) 17 April - Vicente San Bruno
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