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.
Bulnes' opponent, José María de la Cruz, refused to accept the results and started a rebellion in Concepción. He was defeated by former president Manuel Bulnes.
[edit] Results
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Montt | 132 | 81.99% |
| José María de la Cruz | 29 | 18.01% |
| Total | 161 | 100% |
Source: [1]
