Alessandri family
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The Alessandri family of Chile is of Italian origin, became politically influential during the early part of the 20th century, and has played and still plays a significant role in Chilean politics. Its most prominent members are:
- José Pedro Alessandri Palma, Chilean politician and businessman
- Arturo Alessandri Palma, Chilean politician, twice President of Chile (1920 - 1925) and (1932 - 1938), and the most influential political figure of his time
- Rosa Ester Rodríguez Velasco, First Lady (1920 - 1925) and (1932 - 1938)
- Senator Fernando Alessandri Rodríguez, Chilean politician and presidential candidate in the 1946 election
- Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, Chilean politician, President of Chile (1958 - 1964), presidencial candidate in the 1970 election
- Senator Eduardo Alessandri Rodríguez, Chilean politician
- Deputy Silvia Alessandri Montes, Chilean politician
- Senator Arturo Alessandri Besa, Chilean politician and presidential candidate in the 1993 election
