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Juan Luis Sanfuentes
Leading Chile during the First World War.
Neutrality · Sunday rest
- Born
- 27 December 1858
- Birthplace
- Santiago
- Died
- 16 July 1930
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Juan Luis Sanfuentes was Chile’s president from 1915 to 1920, a period of wartime neutrality and later economic unrest.
Early life
Education
Was raised by his elder brother after becoming orphaned and trained in law at the University of Chile.
Career
- 1901
Finance minister
Entered senior government office.
- 1906–1909
Senate president
Presided over the Senate.
- 1915–1920
President
Led the country following a disputed election confirmed by Congress.
Selected work
Neutrality
Maintained Chilean neutrality.
Sunday rest
His administration introduced mandatory Sunday rest for commercial and industrial workers.
Beyond work
Retirement
Withdrew to family life at Camarico near Talca after leaving office.
Labour conflict
His final year included a hard line against striking miners and trade unionists.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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