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Francisco Antonio Pinto
Leading Chile during the constitutional struggles of 1827–1829.
Constitution · Senate
- Born
- 23 July 1785
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 18 July 1858
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Francisco Antonio Pinto was a Chilean lawyer, soldier and president associated with the independence movement.
Early life
Education
Studied at the Convictorio Carolino and Real Universidad de San Felipe, qualifying as a lawyer in 1808.
Career
- 1810s
Diplomacy
Sought support abroad for Chilean independence.
- 1824
Government
Became minister of government and foreign affairs.
- 1827–1829
Presidency
Led Chile before resigning amid political conflict.
Public service
Constitution
Participated in developing the liberal constitution.
Senate
Became president of the Senate.
Beyond politics
Family
Married Luisa Garmendia in 1817; their children included future president Aníbal Pinto.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Artistic portrait; Unidentified painter. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.