# Emiliano Figueroa

_President of Chile (1866-1931)_

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> Emiliano Figueroa Larraín was President of Chile from December 23, 1925, until his resignation on May 10, 1927. He also served as acting president for a few months in 1910.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 12 July 1866 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Santiago ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P19))
- **Died:** 15 May 1931 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P570))
- **Place of death:** Santiago ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Chile ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P27))
- **Occupation:** lawyer; diplomat; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Democratic Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P102))
- **Education:** University of Chile; Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera; Colegio San Ignacio ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P69))
- **Spouse:** Leonor Sánchez Vicuña ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P26))
- **Positions held:** president of the Central Bank of Chile (1929–1931); President of Chile (23 December 1925 – 10 May 1927); President of Chile (6 September 1910 – 23 December 1910); president of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile; ambassador ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emiliano Figueroa born?**  
Emiliano Figueroa was born on 12 July 1866 in Santiago.

**What positions has Emiliano Figueroa held?**  
Positions held by Emiliano Figueroa include: president of the Central Bank of Chile (1929–1931); President of Chile (1925–1927); President of Chile (1910–1910); president of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile; ambassador.

**Where did Emiliano Figueroa study?**  
Emiliano Figueroa was educated at University of Chile, Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera, Colegio San Ignacio.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emiliano Figueroa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emiliano_Figueroa) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q887497](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887497) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emiliano Figueroa Larraín-2.jpg by Emiliano_Figueroa_Larraín.jpg : Unknown Unknown derivative work: Rec79 ( talk ) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emiliano_Figueroa_Larra%C3%ADn-2.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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