Joaquín Fernández Fernández

Joaquín Fernández Fernández (24 October 1891 – 9 September 1979) was a Chilean lawyer, diplomat, businessman, and politician. Fernández was particularly notable in the latter capacity due to his service as a Minister of State in the governments of Presidents Juan Antonio Ríos and Jorge Alessandri. In addition, Fernández served as intendant of Aconcagua in 1931 and of Santiago in 1932. He completed his primary and secondary education at the Sacred Hearts School in Santiago and later entered the University of Chile, where he qualified as a lawyer. He later specialized in international law in France and the Netherlands.

Between 1946 and 1952, he served—by appointment of President Gabriel González Videla—as ambassador of Chile to Paris, France. Prior to his tenure as foreign minister, he had held the same position in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Once again, on 15 April 1961, President Jorge Alessandri called him to serve as Minister of National Defense, a position he held until 18 July 1961.

After leaving government service, he entered the private sector, where he developed an active business career.

Personal life In 1930, Fernández married Laura Salinas-Vega Torrico, with whom he had one daughter.

On 9 September 1979 Fernández died in Santiago aged 87.