Antonio José de Irisarri facts for kids
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Antonio José de Irisarri
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| Interim Supreme Director of Chile | |
| In office March 7, 1814 – March 14, 1814 |
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| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Francisco de la Lastra |
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| Born | February 7, 1786 Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Died | June 10, 1868 (aged 82) Brooklyn, New York |
| Spouse | Mercedes Trucíos |
Antonio José de Irisarri Alonso (February 7, 1786 – June 10, 1868) was an important figure from Guatemala. He was a statesman, journalist, and politician.
He even served as the temporary leader of Chile in 1814. Many people see him as one of the founders of journalism in Chile.
Early Life and Chilean Independence
Antonio José de Irisarri was born in Guatemala City. His parents were Juan Bautista de Irisarri and María de la Paz Alonso. He studied in his hometown and also in Europe.
In 1805, his father passed away, and he returned home. In 1809, he visited Chile. There, he married Mercedes Trucíos y Larraín, who came from a wealthy family.
He decided to live in Chile. He enthusiastically joined the movement for independence in 1810. This was a time when Chile was fighting to become free.
Irisarri held important roles during this fight for freedom. He led the National Guard. He also managed the civil and military government of the Santiago province.
For a short time, from March 7 to March 14, 1814, he was the temporary leader of the nation.
Diplomat and Journalist
In 1818, Bernardo O'Higgins, a famous Chilean leader, appointed Irisarri as the Minister of Government and Foreign Affairs. Later that year, he went to Buenos Aires as a minister.
In late 1819, he traveled to Europe. His mission was to get England and France to recognize Chile's independence. He wasn't able to achieve this goal.
While in London, he helped arrange a large loan for Chile. This was Chile's first foreign debt.
Irisarri continued his diplomatic work. In 1827, he was sent to Central America as a minister for Chile. In 1837, he became a special envoy to Peru. He also advised Admiral Manuel Blanco during the War of the Confederation.
After a treaty was signed in 1837, Irisarri faced serious accusations. He chose not to return to Chile.
He served as a minister for Guatemala and Salvador in Ecuador from 1839 to 1845. From 1846 to 1848, he was a minister in Colombia. He then moved to Curaçao in 1849.
In 1850, he moved to the United States. He lived there until he passed away. In 1855, the governments of Guatemala and Salvador appointed him as their minister to Washington. He was respected for his knowledge and polite manners.
Irisarri was also a very active journalist and writer. He was the chief editor for many newspapers. These included Semanario Republicano de Chile (1813) and El Duende (1818) in Santiago. He also edited El Censor Americano in London (1820).
Later, he worked on El Guatemalteco in Guatemala (1828). In Guayaquil, he edited "La Verdad desnuda," "La Balanza," and "El Correo" (1839–1843). He also worked on "La Concordia" in Quito (1844–1845).
In Bogota, he edited "Nosotros," "Orden y Libertad," and "El Cristiano Errante" (1846–1847). Finally, he edited "El Revisor" in Curaçao (1849), which he continued in New York.
He also wrote books and pamphlets. Antonio José de Irisarri passed away in Brooklyn, New York, on June 10, 1868.
In 1973, Guatemala created an award in his honor, called the "Order of Antonio José de Irisarri".
See also
In Spanish: Antonio José de Irisarri para niños
- History of Chile
- Chilean Independence
- War of the Confederation
- Hermógenes Irisarri Trucíos
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