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Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
Serving as Chile’s president from 1896 to 1901.
National administration
- Born
- 16 November 1850
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 12 July 1901
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Chilean politician whose presidency faced economic strain and parliamentary division. He came from a prominent political family and held legislative and ministerial posts before the presidency.
Early life
Legal education
Son of President Federico Errázuriz Zañartu, he studied in Santiago and qualified in law at the University of Chile in 1873.
Career
- 1876
Congress
Was elected deputy for Constitución.
- 1894
Senate and ministry
Entered the Senate and served in justice and education.
- 1896
Presidency
Took office after a closely contested election.
Public service
National administration
Led Chile during difficult economic and diplomatic conditions.
Beyond politics
Family
Married Gertrudis Echeñique in 1875. They had six children.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Federico_Errázuriz_Echaurren_asume_como_parlamentario.jpg: Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile derivative work: Rec79 (talk). CC BY 3.0 cl · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.