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Elías Fernández Albano
Serving briefly as acting president of Chile in 1910.
Public works · Interim leadership
- Born
- c. 1845
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 6 September 1910
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Chilean lawyer and politician who held several cabinet portfolios before assuming presidential duties during Pedro Montt’s final illness. His own death followed only weeks after Montt’s.
Early life
Legal training
Born in Santiago, he studied at the Instituto Nacional and the University of Chile and entered the legal profession in 1869.
Career
- 1885
Congress
Was elected deputy for Lontué.
- 1894–1903
Cabinet service
Held public works, defence, finance and interior responsibilities at different points.
- 1910
Acting presidency
Assumed the presidency following Montt’s death in August.
Public service
Public works
Served under President Jorge Montt.
Interim leadership
Led Chile briefly before dying in September.
Beyond politics
Family
Married Mercedes Barañao Ochagavía in 1871. His family roots connected the Fernández and Albano families.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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Photo: F.Leblanc. CC BY 3.0 cl · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.