About Manuel Thomson
Lived 1839 – 1880 (aged 40). Manuel Thomson was a Chilean military personnel.
Manuel Tomás Thomson Porto Mariño (3 November 1839 – 27 February 1880) was a Chilean Navy officer who served in the War of the Pacific. Thomson was given command of the ironclad vessel Huáscar following its capture by Chile during the Battle of Angamos. Thomson then took the ship to Arica in order to bombard and blockade the city. While at Arica the Huáscar fought a duel with the Peruvian monitor Manco Cápac, known as the Naval Battle of Arica, during which Thomson was killed.
The Chilean submarine Thomson (SS-20) is named after him.
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Who was Manuel Thomson?
Chilean military personnel
When was Manuel Thomson born?
Manuel Thomson was born on 3 November 1839 in Valparaíso.
When did Manuel Thomson die?
Manuel Thomson died on 27 February 1880 in Arica.
What was Manuel Thomson's occupation?
Manuel Thomson was a military personnel.
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Manuel Thomson was Chilean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manuel Thomson. https://biography.guide/manuel-thomson/
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