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Claudio Vicuña Guerrero
Winning Chile’s 1891 presidential election without taking office.
Balmacedist politics
- Born
- 31 December 1833
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 28 February 1907
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Claudio Vicuña Guerrero was a Chilean politician allied with José Manuel Balmaceda. His presidential election during the 1891 civil war was overtaken by Balmaceda’s defeat.
Early life
Education and farming
Studied at the Instituto Nacional and built a career in agriculture before entering national politics.
Career
- 1876
Chamber of Deputies
Began a term representing Santiago.
- 1879
Senate
Entered the Senate.
- 1890
Interior minister
Became a minister in Balmaceda’s government.
- 1891
Civil-war election
Was elected president but never assumed office.
Public service
Balmacedist politics
Supported Balmaceda during the constitutional and military conflict.
Beyond politics
Family
Married Lucía Subercaseaux Vicuña; their children included the politicians Augusto and Claudio Vicuña Subercaseaux.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Fototipia Spencer i Ca.. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.