Wars, politics & history

Selknam genocide

from 1850 to 1910

1850–1930 genocide of indigenous people in Tierra del Fuego. It began in 1850 in what is now Chile and lasted until 1910 (about 60 years). The setting was Tierra del Fuego and Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. It was part of genocide of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. About 900 people died.

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This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.