Adolfo Ibáñez facts for kids
Adolfo Ibáñez Gutiérrez was an important Chilean politician and diplomat. He was born on November 28, 1827, and passed away on August 12, 1898.
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Early Life and Education
Adolfo Ibáñez was born in Santiago, Chile. His parents were Gregorio Ibáñez Salces and Mercedes Gutiérrez de Miers. He studied law at the Universidad de Chile and became a lawyer on January 9, 1852.
Legal Career
After becoming a lawyer, Ibáñez worked as a judge. In 1853, he was appointed District Attorney for the Appeals Court in La Serena. Later, in 1855, he became a judge in Ancud. He also served as a judge in Valparaíso. Adolfo Ibáñez married Josefina Rondizzoni de la Cotera, and they had nine children together.
Political and Diplomatic Career
Adolfo Ibáñez had a long and successful career in politics and diplomacy. He worked for several presidents and helped Chile with important international matters.
Ambassador to Peru
In 1870, President José Joaquín Pérez sent Ibáñez to Peru as an ambassador. He helped solve disagreements between Chile and Peru. These issues were related to a treaty they had made against Spain during the Chincha Islands War.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ibáñez returned to Chile in 1871. President Federico Errázuriz Zañartu then made him the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Colonization. In this role, he helped settle the border dispute between Chile and Bolivia. He also started discussions about Chile's claims to the Patagonia region with Argentina.
Encouraging Colonization
As Minister of Colonization, Ibáñez worked to bring more people to Chile. He successfully encouraged many people to move to the country.
Serving in Congress
Adolfo Ibáñez was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1874, representing Santiago. In 1876, he was elected to the Senate for the same province.
Special Mission to the United States
In 1875, he was sent as a special minister to the United States. He successfully completed his mission there.
Return to the Senate
Ibáñez came back to Chile in 1879 and continued his work in the Senate. He played a big part in helping Chile achieve a good outcome in the war against Peru.
Minister of the Interior
In 1890, President José Manuel Balmaceda asked him to become the Minister of the Interior. However, in the same year, he was re-elected as a senator for Santiago for a six-year term.
Later Life
After the 1891 Chilean Civil War, Adolfo Ibáñez had to leave Chile. He lived in Buenos Aires for four years. Later, he was allowed to return to his home country. He passed away in Santiago at the age of 71.
See Also
In Spanish: Adolfo Ibáñez Gutiérrez para niños
