Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle
President of Chile from 1994 to 2000
1942 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Chile from 1994 to 2000
Born
June 24, 1942
Age
~84 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, civil engineer
ChileBorn in Santiago
1942
Born in Santiago (1942-06-24)
1990
Positionsenator of Chile (1990–1994)
1994
PositionPresident of Chile (1994–2000)
1995
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1997
AwardGrand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1997
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University
About
Eduardo Alfredo Juan Bernardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle is a Chilean politician and civil engineer who served as president of Chile from 1994 to 2000. He was also a Senator, fulfilling the role of President of the Senate from 2006 to 2008. He attempted a comeback as the candidate of the ruling Concertación coalition for the 2009 presidential election, but was narrowly defeated. His father was Eduardo Frei Montalva, president of Chile from 1964 to 1970.
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Who is Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle?+
Eduardo Alfredo Juan Bernardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle is a Chilean politician and civil engineer who served as president of Chile from 1994 to 2000. He was also a Senator, fulfilling the role of President of the Senate from 2006 to 2008. He attempted a comeback as the candidate of the ruling Concertación co
What does the name Eduardo mean?+
The name Eduardo means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle born?+
Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle was born on June 24, 1942.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.
The name Eduardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. Etymology: From *Audawarduz, from nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Eduardo — June 24, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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