Juan Godoy
| Juan Godoy | |
|---|---|
 Statue of Juan Godoy in Copiapó | |
| Born |
Juan Godoy 1800 Copiapó, Chile |
| Died |
1842 (aged 41–42) Copiapó, Chile |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Known for | Discovered the silver ore of Chañarcillo |
Juan Godoy was a Chilean prospector and woodcutter who in 1832 discovered an outcrop (reventón) of silver 50 km south of Copiapó in Chañarcillo.[1] This event sparkled the Chilean silver rush.[1] He successfully claimed the discovered outcrop in his name and the name of José Godoy and Manuel Gallo.[1] The finding attracted thousands of people to the place and generated significant wealth.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Villalobos, Sergio; Silva, Osvaldo; Silva Fernando and Estelle, Patricio. Historia de Chile. Editorial Universitaria 1995. First Edition: 1974. p. 469-472.
- ↑ Los ciclos mineros del cobre y la plata. Memoria Chilena.