valparaiso A major city, seaport, and educational center in the county of ValparaÃso, Chile.
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valparaiso The principal seaport of Chili, South America, on the bay
of the same name, about 80 miles west-northwest of Santiago. The bay is
sheltered from all quarters except the north; and is defended by three
forts and a water-battery. Valparaiso was bombarded by the Spanish
fleet, March 31, 1866. Few lives were lost, but buildings and other
property, the value of which was estimated at from $9,000,000 to
$20,000,000, were destroyed.
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