Gregorio Urrutia | |
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| Born | 1830 San Carlos, Chile |
| Died | 1897 Santiago, Chile |
| Allegiance | Chile |
| Service | Army |
| Battles / wars | Occupation of Lima Occupation of Araucanía |
Gregorio Urrutia Venegas (San Carlos, Chile, 1830 - Santiago, ibidem, September 10, 1897) was a Chilean military official who made a career in the Chilean Army, reaching the rank of brigadier general. He held several military positions and participated in four military conflicts. He was also a deputy and businessman of a company that built railway lines.
He is known for his actions in the Occupation of Araucanía, between 1862 and 1883, actively participating during the sustained process to incorporate that historical region to Chile as well as its inhabitants, the Mapuche. He was also the commander who directed the last operations in the area, consolidating the Chilean dominion in that territory. He founded several settlements and also re-founded some others that are now part of the Araucanía Region.