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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:

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Familia Cruz para niños

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