Jorge Montt

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Jorge Montt
Jorge Montt

In office
August 31, 1891 – September 18, 1896
Preceded by Manuel Baquedano
Succeeded by Federico Errázuriz Echaurren

Born April 26, 1847
Casablanca, Chile
Died October 8, 1922
Santiago, Chile
Political party Conservative
Spouse Leonor Frederick Ledesma

Jorge Montt Álvarez (April 26, 1847 - October 8, 1922) was vice-admiral of the Chilean navy and president of Chile from 1891 to 1896. Born in Casablanca, he led a civil war against President José Manuel Balmaceda to become provisional leader and eventually president. He was a relative of previous Chilean president Manuel Montt, and future president Pedro Montt. He died in Santiago in 1922.

Rear-Admiral Jorge Montt
Rear-Admiral Jorge Montt

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Preceded by
Manuel Baquedano
President of Chile
1891-1896
Succeeded by
Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
Preceded by
Luis Anacleto Castillo
Navy General Commander
1897-1913
Succeeded by
Luis Goñi


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