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Luis Urquidi

1935 – 1994

Chilean musician

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About Luis Urquidi

Lived 1935 – 1994 (aged 58). Luis Urquidi was a Chilean composer and musician.

Luis Enrique Urquidi Holberton (3 October 1935 − 3 March 1994) was a Chilean musician and folklorist.

Despite he was born in Antofagasta, Urquidi grew up in Valparaíso, where then joined the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso School of Law, career which he didn't end. Similarly, he was part of the nationalist band Los Cuatro Cuartos in the 1960s, decade where he helped to Willy Bascuñán to compose Los Viejos Estandartes («The Old Military Banners»), song which later was officially established as the anthem of the Chilean Army (1976).

A strong oppositor to the socialist president Salvador Allende, after the 1973 coup d'état, he supported the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet through the creation of other marches like «Alborada», which honored the coup with allusions to 11 September. By the other hand, in 1971 he already was ruler of Santiago and in 1989 he failed to be elected as deputy for the 19th District composed by Independencia and Recoleta.

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Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
Also known as
Luis Enrique Urquidi Holberton, Chino Urquidi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luis Urquidi?

Chilean musician

When was Luis Urquidi born?

Luis Urquidi was born on 3 October 1935 in Antofagasta.

When did Luis Urquidi die?

Luis Urquidi died on 3 March 1994 in Viña del Mar.

What was Luis Urquidi's occupation?

Luis Urquidi was a composer and musician.

What nationality was Luis Urquidi?

Luis Urquidi was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis Urquidi

· Wikidata: Q5818405

· DBpedia: Luis Urquidi

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