M. Toro Zambrano and Juan Martinez de Rozas (1779-1813)

Printed in sheets of 25 (5x5) and 50 (5x10).
Variety: yellow gum (SFCh 633a)

Field Marshal Mateo de Toro Zambrano y Ureta (September 20, 1727 – February 26, 1811), called a meeting of.. Read more » leading citizens on September 18, 1810. This group would subsequently elect the governing junta, an action which is generally seen as the first step in Chilean independence process.

Juan Martínez de Rozas Correa (December 28, 1758 – May 16, 1813) was a Chilean lawyer and politician, he was also the first leader in the Chilean fight for independence.

Country:	Chile
Type:	Postage stamps
Series:	150 Years First National Government
Nominal:	10 c
Year:	1965
Size:	43 x 35 mm
Perforation:	line 15
Mintage:	2,058,250