Edwards family
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The Edwards family of Chile is of English origin, and became financially and politically influential during the 19th century. It has played and still plays a significant role in Chilean politics, specially as owners of its most influential newspaper chain, El Mercurio S.A.P.. Its most prominent members are:
- Jorge Edwards Brown, British doctor and businessman, founder of the family
- Agustín Edwards Ossandón, Chilean businessman
- Agustín Edwards Ross, Chilean businessman and politician, purchased the Valparaiso edition of El Mercurio newspaper in 1880
- Agustín Edwards Mac Clure, Chilean businessman, diplomat and politician, founder of the Santiago edition of El Mercurio newspaper
- Raul Edwards Mac Clure, Chilean businessman and politician
- Agustín Edwards Budge, Chilean businessman
- Agustín Edwards Eastman, Chilean businessman
- Cristian Edwards del Río, Chilean businessman and kidnapping victim
- Joaquín Edwards Bello, Chilean writer and journalist
- Jorge Edwards, Chilean novelist, winner of the 1999 Cervantes Prize
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[edit] External links
- Edwards Family Tree at Rodovid - pedigree and genealogical information about Edwards Family.
