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Historical record, September 8, 1609: The Real Audiencia of Santiago is established

From BioBioChile · () Spanish

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  • The Real Audiencia was established in Santiago on September 8, 1609.
  • The court handled civil and criminal cases in the Americas, excluding religious, military, and commercial matters.
  • Governor Alonso García de Ramón presided over the solemn ceremony.

On September 8, 1609, the Real Audiencia was installed in Santiago in a solemn ceremony presided over by Governor Alonso García de Ramón.

The court had authority to hear civil and criminal cases in the Americas. Its jurisdiction did not include matters falling under religious, military, or commercial law.

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