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Orélie-Antoine de Tounens

King of Araucania and Patagonia

b. 1825 CE – d. 1878 CE World The Ends of the Earth

Orélie-Antoine de Tounens (May 12, 1825 – September 17, 1878) is a French lawyer, and adventurer, who assumes the title of King of the Araucanía and Patagonia.

It is disputed whether Tounens was a self-proclaimed king or was elected by a group of loncos (Mapuche chieftains).

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Cite this entry

Moran, J. (2017). Orélie-Antoine de Tounens. History Atlas. Retrieved 3 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/orelie-antoine-de-tounens/

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