About Andrés Febrés
Lived 1734 – 1790 (aged 55–56). Andrés Febrés was a missionary, historian and linguist.
Andrés Febrés was 18th-century Spanish Jesuit active in Colonial Chile. He is best known for his book
In his writings he supported the incorporation of the lands of the independent Cunco and Huilliche, the Futahuillimapu, into the Spanish Empire. In 1767 Febrés made plans to establish a mission in Río Bueno south of Valdivia. This mission was however established in 1777 by Franciscans as the Jesuits had been expelled from the Americas in 1767.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Andrés Febrés?
Spanish missionary
When was Andrés Febrés born?
Andrés Febrés was born in 1734 in Manresa.
When did Andrés Febrés die?
Andrés Febrés died in 1790 in Cagliari.
What was Andrés Febrés's occupation?
Andrés Febrés was a missionary, historian and linguist.
What nationality was Andrés Febrés?
Andrés Febrés's recorded nationality: Spanish Empire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Andrés Febrés. https://biography.guide/andres-febres/
MLA: "Andrés Febrés." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/andres-febres/.
Chicago: "Andrés Febrés." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/andres-febres/.
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