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Aníbal Pinto
Leading Chile during the opening years of the War of the Pacific.
War of the Pacific · Argentina treaty
- Born
- 15 March 1825
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 9 June 1884
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Chilean president whose administration faced economic crisis, natural disasters and war. He also concluded an important boundary treaty with Argentina.
Early life
Santiago education
The son of former president Francisco Antonio Pinto, he studied at the Colegio Argentino and Instituto Nacional before entering diplomatic service.
Career
- 1861
Concepción
Began a decade as provincial intendant.
- 1871
Cabinet
Became minister of war and navy.
- 1876–1881
Presidency
Led Chile through a turbulent period.
Public service
War of the Pacific
Directed the government as war began with Peru and Bolivia.
Argentina treaty
Signed an agreement defining major southern territorial boundaries.
Beyond politics
Later life
Financial obligations forced him to sell property after leaving office. He worked as a translator and lived modestly in Valparaíso.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: This image is taken from the website of Political History of the Library of the Chilean National Congress, which is under the following licence:. CC BY 3.0 cl · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.