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President · Chile
Federico Errázuriz Zañartu
Famoose for
Serving as Chile’s president from 1871 to 1876.
Liberal reforms · International exhibition
- Born
- 25 April 1825
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 20 July 1877
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Federico Errázuriz Zañartu was a Chilean lawyer and political leader.
Early life
Education
Studied law at the University of Chile.
Career
- 1860
Provincial government
Became head of Santiago province.
- 1862
Cabinet office
Served in justice and public instruction.
- 1865
War and navy
Held the ministry during conflict with Spain.
- 1871–1876
Presidency
Led Chile’s government.
Public service
Liberal reforms
Advanced constitutional and secularising reforms.
International exhibition
Oversaw an exhibition at Quinta Normal.
Beyond politics
Family
Married Eulogia Echaurren; their son Federico also became president of Chile.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Additional biographical source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Artistic portrait; anonymous. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.