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José Joaquín Pérez
Leading Chile from 1861 to 1871 during a period of liberal reform.
Freedom of worship · Araucanía
- Born
- 6 May 1801
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 1 July 1889
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José Joaquín Pérez was a Chilean lawyer and diplomat who served two presidential terms.
Early life
Education
Studied humanities in Santiago and law at the Royal University of San Felipe.
Career
- 1826
Diplomacy
Served at the Chilean legation in Washington.
- 1861
Presidency
Took office as a broadly supported candidate.
- 1866
Re-election
Began a second term.
- 1871
Succession reform
Left office after constitutional reform prohibited immediate presidential re-election.
Public service
Freedom of worship
His administration passed legislation expanding religious freedom.
Araucanía
His government continued Chile’s military expansion into Indigenous territory.
Beyond politics
Family
Married Tránsito Florez in 1840.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Additional biographical source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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