Cruz Family facts for kids

The Cruz Family in Chile is a very old and important family. It was started by a naval captain named Giovanni della Croce Bernadotte. When he came to Chile in 1743, his name was changed to Juan de la Cruz y Bernardotte to sound more Spanish. He was the first of the Cruz family to live in Chile.

Founding the Family in Chile

Juan de la Cruz y Bernardotte helped establish the Cruz family in Chile. He had many children who continued the family line. These children helped the family grow and become well-known in the country.

• Faustino de la Cruz y Bahamonde (born 1746)
• Juan Esteban de la Cruz y Bahamonde (died 1802)
• Vicente de la Cruz y Bahamonde (born 1753)
• Juan Manuel de la Cruz y Bahamonde (born 1756)
• Anselmo de la Cruz y Bahamonde (born 1764)
• Nicolás de la Cruz y Bahamonde (born 1760)

Some of his daughters also married into other important families:

• María Mercedes de la Cruz y Bahamonde married Juan Albano Pereira Márquez.
• Bartolina de la Cruz y Bahamonde also married Juan Albano Pereira Márquez.
• Micaela de la Cruz y Bahamonde married Manuel de la Concha y Pérez de Velarde.

See also

In Spanish: Familia Cruz para niños

• Talca
• Condado de Maule
• History of Chile