1872 in Chile

The following lists events that happened during 1872 in Chile.

Incumbents

 * President of Chile: Federico Errázuriz Zañartu

Events

 * date unknown - The shipping company CSAV is founded.
 * date unknown - Recaredo Santos Tornero published in Paris Chile Ilustrado. First illustrated album of the country.

Births

 * 6 December - Ramón Briones Luco (d. 1949)

Deaths

 * 4 May - Manuel García Banqueda (b. 1803)
 * December - José Domingo Bezanilla (b. 1788)