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Francisco Ramón Vicuña
Serving as acting president during Chile’s 1829 crisis.
Independence and government
- Born
- 9 September 1775
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 13 January 1849
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Chilean political figure associated with liberal federalism. Twice assumed the presidency during the conflict that became the civil war of 1829–30.
Early life
Santiago family
Born in Santiago to Francisco de Vicuña and María del Carmen Larraín. Became involved in the independence movement.
Career
- 1811
Congress
Represented Osorno.
- 1825
Government office
Held ministerial responsibilities under Ramón Freire.
- 1829
Acting presidency
Assumed presidential duties during Francisco Antonio Pinto’s departures.
Public service
Independence and government
Worked on arms production during independence and later served in the Senate and ministries.
Beyond politics
Family and exile
Married Mariana de Aguirre and had eleven children. Experienced exile during the independence struggle and imprisonment after the 1829 political defeat.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Artistic portrait; Creator not stated; see image source. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.