Jorge Montt
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In office August 31, 1891 – September 18, 1896 |
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Preceded by | Manuel Baquedano |
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Succeeded by | Federico Errázuriz Echaurren |
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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.
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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 |
Presidents of Chile | ||||
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