Jorge Alessandri
Chilean politician and President (1896–1986)
1896 — 1986
Quick Facts
Profession
Chilean politician and President (1896–1986)
Born
May 19, 1896
Died
1986 (age ~90)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
engineer, politician, entrepreneur
ChileBorn in SantiagoDied in Santiago
1896
Born in Santiago (1896-05-19)
1947
PositionChilean Minister of Finance (1947–1950)
1958
PositionPresident of Chile (1958–1964)
1960
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1964
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Charles III
1986
Died in Santiago
About
Jorge Eduardo Alessandri Rodríguez was the 27th President of Chile from 1958 to 1964, and was the candidate of the Chilean right in the crucial presidential election of 1970, which he lost to Salvador Allende. He was the son of Arturo Alessandri, who was president from 1920 to 1925 and again from 1932 to 1938.
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Who is Jorge Alessandri?+
Jorge Eduardo Alessandri Rodríguez was the 27th President of Chile from 1958 to 1964, and was the candidate of the Chilean right in the crucial presidential election of 1970, which he lost to Salvador Allende. He was the son of Arturo Alessandri, who was president from 1920 to 1925 and again from 19
What does the name Jorge mean?+
The name Jorge means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Jorge Alessandri born?+
Jorge Alessandri was born on May 19, 1896.
When did Jorge Alessandri die?+
Jorge Alessandri died in 1986, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.
The name Jorge is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jorge — May 19, 1896
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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