Fernando Errázuriz
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Fernando de Errázuriz y Martínez de Aldunate (June 1, 1777 – August 16, 1841), also known as Fernando Errázuriz Aldunate, was a Chile
an political figure. He served as provisional president of Chile
in 1831. He was of Basque
descent.
He was born in Santiago
, the son of Francisco Javier de Errázuriz y Madariaga and of María Rosa Aldunate y Guerrero Carrera. He became a lawyer and participated in the independence movement in Chile. On October 2, 1801 he married María del Carmen Sotomayor Elzo
, with whom he had 8 children.
On January 28, 1823, he again became a member, together with José Miguel Infante
and Agustín Eyzaguirre, of the ruling Government Junta
that took over from the resigned Supreme Director Bernardo O'Higgins
, and lasted until April 4, 1823, when Ramón Freire assumed as the new Supreme Director.
After the transitional president José Tomás Ovalle
died, Fernando Errázuriz became Provisional President from March 8th to March 31st, 1831, rapidly replaced by General José Joaquín Prieto
on April 10th.
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an political figure. He served as provisional president of Chile
President of Chile
The President of the Republic of Chile is both the head of state and the head of government of the Republic of Chile. The President is responsible of the government and state administration...
in 1831. He was of Basque
Basque people
The Basques as an ethnic group, primarily inhabit an area traditionally known as the Basque Country , a region that is located around the western end of the Pyrenees on the coast of the Bay of Biscay and straddles parts of north-central Spain and south-western France.The Basques are known in the...
descent.
He was born in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, the son of Francisco Javier de Errázuriz y Madariaga and of María Rosa Aldunate y Guerrero Carrera. He became a lawyer and participated in the independence movement in Chile. On October 2, 1801 he married María del Carmen Sotomayor Elzo
María del Carmen Sotomayor
María del Carmen Sotomayor Elzo was First Lady of Chile.She was born in Rancagua, the daughter of Francisco Sotomayor Serrano and of María de la Concepción de Elzo y Ureta, woman of Basque descent...
, with whom he had 8 children.
On January 28, 1823, he again became a member, together with José Miguel Infante
José Miguel Infante
José Miguel Infante y Rojas was a Chilean statesman and political figure. He served several times as deputy and minister, and was the force behind the Federalist movement in that country.-Early life:...
and Agustín Eyzaguirre, of the ruling Government Junta
Government Junta of Chile (1823)
Government Junta of Chile , was the political structure established to rule Chile following the resignation of Supreme Director Bernardo O'Higgins...
that took over from the resigned Supreme Director Bernardo O'Higgins
Bernardo O'Higgins
Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme was a Chilean independence leader who, together with José de San Martín, freed Chile from Spanish rule in the Chilean War of Independence. Although he was the second Supreme Director of Chile , he is considered one of Chile's founding fathers, as he was the first holder...
, and lasted until April 4, 1823, when Ramón Freire assumed as the new Supreme Director.
After the transitional president José Tomás Ovalle
José Tomás Ovalle
José Tomás Ovalle y Bezanilla was a Chilean political figure. He served twice as provisional president of Chile.-Early life:...
died, Fernando Errázuriz became Provisional President from March 8th to March 31st, 1831, rapidly replaced by General José Joaquín Prieto
José Joaquín Prieto
José Joaquín Prieto Vial was a Chilean military and political figure. He was twice President of Chile between 1831 and 1841. José Joaquín Prieto was of Spanish and Basque descent.-Early life:...
on April 10th.
See also
- Errazuriz familyErrázuriz familyThe Errázuriz family of Chile became politically influential since the beginning of the 19th century, and played a very significant role in Chilean politics. Francisco Errazuriz, an immigrant of Basque origin, was the first member of this family to arrive in Chile in 1735...
- Jose Martinez de AldunateJose Martinez de AldunateBishop José Antonio Martínez de Aldunate y Garcés de Marcilla was Chilean Bishop and a member of the First Government Junta of Chile....