Chile

1st European on the land of Chile

1520

In 1520, while attempting to circumnavigate the globe, Ferdinand Magellan discovered what now is Chile.

Diego de Almagro and his band of Spanish conquistadors reached Chile

1535

Diego de Almagro and his band of Spanish conquistadors came from Peru looking for gold

Start of the city of Santiago

Feb 12, 1541

Pedro de Valdivia, and one of Francisco Pizarro's lieutenants started the city of Santiago