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Joaquín Prieto
Famoose for
Chile’s presidency from 1831 to 1841
Presidential government
- Born
- 20 August 1786
- Birthplace
- Concepción
- Died
- 22 November 1854
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Joaquín Prieto was a Chilean military commander and president. His rise followed the civil war of 1829–1830 and helped consolidate conservative rule.
Early life
Concepción beginnings
The son of an officer, he joined the local cavalry after school and entered the independence struggle in 1810.
Career
- 1823
Political office
Entered the Chamber of Deputies.
- 1830
Civil-war victory
Defeated the liberal forces at Lircay.
- 1831–1841
Presidency
Served two presidential terms.
Public service
Presidential government
Led Chile during the War of the Confederation.
Beyond politics
Family
Married Manuela Warnes in Buenos Aires in 1812.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Artistic portrait; Charles Clotsworthy Wood Taylor. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.