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

Deaths

• 4 May - Manuel García Banqueda
• December - José Domingo Bezanilla