José Manuel Balmaceda, President (Republic of Chile) : All Data
José Manuel Balmaceda was the President of the Republic of Chile from 1886 to 1891. During his tenure, Chile faced the devastating Civil War known as the 1891 Chilean Civil War. This conflict erupted as a result of Balmaceda's authoritarian rule and his attempts to consolidate power, leading to a rebellion by the Congress and the Navy. The war lasted from January to September 1891 and resulted in Balmaceda's defeat, leading to his resignation and subsequent suicide.
