Anselmo de la Cruz

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Anselmo de la Cruz y Bahamonde (Talca; 1777 - Santiago; July 23, 1833) was a Chilean political figure. He served several times as minister, and participated actively in the war of independence in that country.

The son of a royalist family, he was an active participant in the Chilean War of Independence, specially during the period of the first Government Juntas, of which he held different ministerial appointments. During the administration of Bernardo O'Higgins he was Minister of Finance twice, first in 1818 and then again in 1818-1820.

Political offices
Preceded by Hipólito de Villegas	Minister of Finance 1818	Succeeded by José Miguel Infante
Preceded by José Miguel Infante	Minister of Finance 1818-1820	Succeeded by José Antonio Rodríguez