The following lists events that happened during 1861 in Chile.
Incumbents President of Chile: Manuel Montt (until September 18), José Joaquín Pérez
Events July 16 July - Chilean presidential election, 1861
December December - Occupation of Araucanía
Births 10 August - Rafael Valentín Errázuriz (d. 1923)
Deaths 23 October - José María Linares (b. 1808)
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