Francisco Freire Caldera

Francisco Freire Caldera (1839 – July 30, 1900) was a Chilean lawyer, farmer and politician.

Early life Francisco was born in Santiago in 1839, the son of Manuela Caldera Mascaiano and Gen. Ramón Freire Serrano, one of the principal leaders of the liberal Pipiolo movement who served as the Chilean head of state on several occasions before the War of the Confederation.

He studied at the National Institute and the University of Chile before being sworn in as a lawyer on December 22, 1863.

Career He served as deputy for Illapel from 1882 to 1885, serving on the Qualification Commissions of Powers and Budget. He was a substitute senator for Tarapacá from 1885 to 1891, but was disqualified for having accepted an administrative position. From March 11, 1887, to March 26, 1887, he served as Deputy Minister of Justice, Public Instruction and Worship. He also held the position of Mayor of Valparaíso. with whom he had six children: Elisa, Carolina, Alfonso, Isabel, Julia and María.