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Founding of La Imperial

When
16 April 1552
Where
La Imperial
Part of
Founding of Valdivia and La Imperial by Pedro de Valdivia

Valdivia founded La Imperial on April 16, 1552, honoring Emperor Charles V.

On April 16, 1552, Pedro de Valdivia founded the city of La Imperial, also known as Ciudad Imperial. The city was named in honor of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was also the King of Spain.

Sources

  1. La Imperial, Chile Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-31

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