Juan Egaña facts for kids
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Juan Egaña
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 President of the Senate of the Republic of Chile |
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| In office 1813–1813 |
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| Preceded by | Camilo Henríquez |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Ruiz-Tagle |
| In office 1827–1827 |
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| Preceded by | Agustín Eyzaguirre |
| Succeeded by | Juan de Dios Vial del Río |
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| Born | 31 October 1769 Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Died | 20 April 1836 (aged 66) Santiago, Chile |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Political party | None |
| Children | Mariano Egaña (son) |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Philosopher |
Juan Egaña Risco (born October 31, 1769 – April 20, 1836) was an important Chilean politician and philosopher. He is best known for writing the first Constitution of Chile in 1823. He also served as the President of the Senate of Chile.
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Early Life and Education
Juan Egaña was born in Lima, which was then part of the Viceroyalty of Peru. This was a Spanish colony at the time. He studied at the National University of San Marcos in Lima. Later, he earned his Master of Arts degree from the Royal University of San Felipe in Santiago, Chile. His education helped him become a deep thinker and writer.
A Key Figure in Chilean Politics
Juan Egaña played a big role in Chile's early years as an independent nation. After Chile gained freedom from Spain, leaders needed to create new rules. Egaña was a strong supporter of liberalism. This is a political idea that values individual rights and freedoms.
Writing the 1823 Constitution
One of Egaña's most important achievements was writing the 1823 Constitution of Chile. A constitution is like a rulebook for a country. It sets out how the government works and what rights citizens have. The 1823 Constitution was Chile's first official constitution. It aimed to create a stable and fair government.
Serving in the Senate
Egaña was also a respected member of the Senate of Chile. The Senate is a group of lawmakers who help create laws for the country. He served as the President of the Senate twice. This shows how much his fellow politicians trusted his leadership. He was President in 1813 and again in 1827.
Legacy
Juan Egaña passed away on April 20, 1836, in Santiago, Chile. His work helped shape the new nation of Chile. He is remembered as a key figure in Chilean history. His ideas about government and freedom influenced many people.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Egaña para niños
