First issue of Aurora de Chile
- When
- 13 February 1812
- Where
- Santiago, Chile
The Aurora de Chile's first issue appeared in Santiago on 13 February 1812, edited by Camilo Henríquez, dealing with political philosophy and supporting the new national government.
The first issue of the Aurora de Chile was published on 13 February 1812 under the direction of Camilo Henríquez González. As Chile's first periodical, it mostly dealt with politics and political philosophy and stood in favor of the new national government. The weekly paper had four printed pages with two columns each, appearing every Thursday, and republished speeches by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, who became heroes in the Chilean press.
Sources
- Aurora de Chile Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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