Chilean presidential election, 1851
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The Chilean presidential election of 1851 took place through a system of electors, and resulted in the election as President of Manuel Montt. Montt was the first non-military president.
Montt's opponent, José María de la Cruz, refused to accept the results and started a rebellion, the Revolution of 1851, in Concepción. He was defeated by former president Manuel Bulnes.
Results
Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
---|---|---|---|
Manuel Montt | none (conservative) | 132 | 81.48 |
José María de la Cruz | Liberal | 29 | 17.90 |
Ramón Errázuriz | none (conservative) | 1 | 0.62 |
Total | 162 | 100.00 | |
Source: Chilean Election Database (Spanish) |
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