Historedia
Person

James Hillyar

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1814

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Hillyar, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Valparaíso: HMS Phoebe and Cherub capture USS Essex off Chile

    1814

    Role: Captain of HMS Phoebe

    1. 28 March 1814 · ValparaísoBattle of Valparaíso

      Porter attempted to break out but was defeated by HMS Phoebe and Cherub, ending the cruise.

  2. Treaty of Lircay between Royalists and Patriots in Chile

    1814

    Role: Negotiator

    1. 1814 · Chilean conflict zoneNegotiation Context

      Army exhaustion after 1813 battles prompted negotiations facilitated by Captain James Hillyar's arrival with Viceroy Abascal's instructions.

    2. May 3, 1814 · Banks of the Lircay RiverSigning of Treaty

      The treaty was signed on May 3, 1814, on the banks of the Lircay River by Royalist and Patriot representatives.

    3. May 3, 1814 · Lircay River banksPatriot Terms

      Patriots reaffirmed loyalty to the Spanish Crown, agreed to financial support, and committed to withdrawing troops north of the Lontué River.

    4. May 3, 1814 · Lircay River banksRoyalist Terms

      Royalists accepted a provisional Chilean government, agreed to vacate Talca, and withdrew forces south of the Maule River.

    5. May 3, 1814 · Lircay River banksGeneral Dispositions

      The treaty included clauses ending hostilities, exchanging prisoners, restoring properties, and paying Royal Army debts.

Sources

  1. James Hillyar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
  2. Treaty of Lircay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-30