Larraín family facts for kids

The coat of arms of the Larraín family.

The Larraín family is a very old and important family from Chile. They have Basque roots, which means their ancestors came from a region between Spain and France. For over 450 years, members of the Larraín family have been a big part of Chile's history. Many of them have been important politicians and successful business people.

Family Origins

The first person from the Larraín family to come to Chile was Santiago de Larraín y Vicuña. He arrived in the 1600s and was the president of the Royal Audience of Quito, which was an important court back then. The family grew from two main branches, both starting with people named Larraín Vicuña.

Important Family Members

Many members of the Larraín family have become well-known in different fields. Here are some of them:

Leaders and Politicians

• Santiago de Larraín y Vicuña: He was the President of the Royal Audiencia of Quito.
• José Toribio de Larraín y Guzmán: He was the First Marquis of Larraín, a noble title.
• Emiliano Figueroa Larraín: He served as the President of Chile from 1925 to 1927.
• Francisco Ramón Vicuña Larraín: He was also a President of Chile in 1829.
• Diego Portales Palazuelos: An important Chilean minister and statesman. His mother was from the Larraín family.
• Francisco Ruiz-Tagle Portales: A Chilean politician who was President of Chile in 1830. His mother was also from the Larraín family.
• Teresa Larraín: She was a Chilean First Lady.
• Pablo Larraín Tejada: A Chilean lawyer, politician, and Minister of Economy and Trade.
• Juan Larraín: A Chilean diplomat and former Ambassador to the United Nations.
• Felipe Larraín: A Chilean economist.
• Hernán Larraín: A Chilean politician.
• Joaquín Figueroa Larraín: A Chilean politician.
• Arturo Matte Larraín: A Chilean lawyer and politician.
• Claudio Orrego Larraín: A Chilean lawyer and politician.
• Adolfo Zaldívar Larraín: A Chilean politician and lawyer.
• Andrés Zaldívar Larraín: A Chilean Christian Democrat politician.
• Magdalena Matte Lecaros: A civil engineer and businesswoman. She was the Minister of Housing and Urban Development. She is the granddaughter of Arturo Matte Larraín.

Religious Figures

• Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso: A Chilean Catholic bishop.
• Joaquín Larraín Gandarillas: A Chilean priest.
• Juan Francisco Fresno Larraín: A Chilean cardinal, a very high-ranking church official.
• Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga: A Chilean Jesuit priest and lawyer. His father was from the Larraín family.

Artists and Entertainers

• Pablo Larraín: A Chilean film director and screenwriter, known for his movies.
• Fernando Larraín Munita: A Chilean humorist.
• Fernando Larraín de Toro: A Chilean television actor and comedian.
• Paula Larraín: A Chilean-Danish news journalist.
• María Eugenia Larraín: A Chilean model.
• Nicolás Larraín: A Chilean television presenter.
• Patricia Larraín: A Chilean actress and TV hostess.
• Delfina Guzmán: A Chilean actress. Her mother was from the Larraín family.
• Ángela Prieto Larraín: A Chilean actress and model.
• María José Prieto Larraín: A Chilean actress.
• Paz Yrarrázaval Donoso: A Chilean actress. Her father was a politician from the Larraín family.
• Herminia Arrate Ramírez: A Chilean painter and First Lady. Her father was from the Larraín family.
• Samuel Maquieira Ossa: A Chilean musician. His mother was from the Larraín family.

Other Notable Members

• Sara Larraín: A Chilean politician and environmentalist, working to protect nature.
• Julita Astaburuaga Larraín: A Chilean socialite, known for her involvement in society.
• Eliodoro Matte Larraín: He was the President of a well-known research center called the Public Studies Center (CEP).
• María Patricia Matte Larraín: She is the President of the Primary Instruction Society, which owns schools for children in Santiago.

Sources

• "La conexión Larraín", La Nación Domingo.
• "Manuel Gerardo Larrain"

See also

In Spanish: Familia Larraín para niños