Rafael Valentín Errázuriz
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Rafael Valentín Errázuriz Urmeneta (August 10, 1861 - December 26, 1923) was a Chile
an politician and diplomat. Rafael Errázuriz was of Basque
descent.
Rafael Valentín Errázuriz was born in Santiago
, the son of Maximiano Errázuriz Valdivieso
and of Amalia Urmeneta Quiroga. He completed his secondary studies at the Instituto Nacional
, and later at the Universidad de Chile where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar on August 12, 1881. He joined the Conservative party
very young; and on October 10, 1889, Errázuriz married Elvira Valdés Ortúzar, and together they had 6 children.
Errázuriz came from a well-known winemaking family. Later he took over Panquehue Errázuriz, the family's wine estate. Errázuriz was elected deputy
several times, first for Ovalle (period 1888-1891), then for Illapel, Ovalle and Combarbalá (period 1891-1894) and for Lebu, Cañete and Arauco (period 1894-1897 and 1897-1900). He also served as a senator
for Aconcagua between 1897 and 1906. President Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
appointed him Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Cult and Colonization (1899-1900) and President Germán Riesco
appointed him Minister of the Interior
(1904).
In 1907, Errázuriz was named Ambassador to the Holy See
, a position he held until 1921. He died in the city of Rome
in 1923.
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an politician and diplomat. Rafael Errázuriz was of Basque
Basque people
The Basques as an ethnic group, primarily inhabit an area traditionally known as the Basque Country , a region that is located around the western end of the Pyrenees on the coast of the Bay of Biscay and straddles parts of north-central Spain and south-western France.The Basques are known in the...
descent.
Rafael Valentín Errázuriz was born in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, the son of Maximiano Errázuriz Valdivieso
Maximiano Errázuriz
Maximiano Errázuriz Valdivieso was Chilean politician, industrialist and winemaker of Basque descent.-Early history:...
and of Amalia Urmeneta Quiroga. He completed his secondary studies at the Instituto Nacional
Instituto Nacional
Instituto Nacional , founded on August 10, 1813 by the Chilean patriot José Miguel Carrera , officially Liceo Ex A-0 - Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera, is Chile's oldest and most prestigious school...
, and later at the Universidad de Chile where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar on August 12, 1881. He joined the Conservative party
Conservative Party (Chile)
The Conservative Party of Chile was one of the principal Chilean political parties since its foundation in 1836 until 1949, when it broke apart. In 1953 it reformed as the United Conservative Party and in 1966 joined with the Liberal Party to form the National Party...
very young; and on October 10, 1889, Errázuriz married Elvira Valdés Ortúzar, and together they had 6 children.
Errázuriz came from a well-known winemaking family. Later he took over Panquehue Errázuriz, the family's wine estate. Errázuriz was elected deputy
Chamber of Deputies of Chile
The Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Chile is the lower house of Chile's bicameral Congress. Its organisation and its powers and duties are defined in articles 42 to 59 of Chile's current constitution....
several times, first for Ovalle (period 1888-1891), then for Illapel, Ovalle and Combarbalá (period 1891-1894) and for Lebu, Cañete and Arauco (period 1894-1897 and 1897-1900). He also served as a senator
Senate of Chile
The Senate of the Republic of Chile is the upper house of Chile's bicameral National Congress, as established in the current Constitution of Chile.-Composition:...
for Aconcagua between 1897 and 1906. President Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
Federico Errázuriz Echaurren was a Chilean political figure. Born in Santiago, he served as President of Chile between 1896 and his death in 1901. Federico Errázuriz was of Basque descent.-Early life:...
appointed him Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Cult and Colonization (1899-1900) and President Germán Riesco
Germán Riesco
Germán Riesco Errázuriz was a Chilean political figure, and he served as President of Chile between 1901 and 1906.-Early life:...
appointed him Minister of the Interior
Ministry of the Interior (Chile)
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security is the cabinet-level administrative office in charge of "maintaining public order, security and social peace" within Chile. It is also charged with planning, directing, coordinating, executing, controlling, and informing the domestic policies...
(1904).
In 1907, Errázuriz was named Ambassador to the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
, a position he held until 1921. He died in the city of Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
in 1923.