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Oscar Viel y Toro

1837 – 1892

Chilean military personnel

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About Oscar Viel y Toro

Lived 1837 – 1892 (aged 54–55). Oscar Viel y Toro was a Chilean military personnel.

Óscar Viel y Toro (c. 1837 – 1 September 1892) was a Chilean navy officer. From 1867 to 1874 he was governor of Punta Arenas in the Straits of Magellan.

He died in exile in Paris on 1 September 1892.

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Important facts

Born

1837, Santiago

Birth century

19th century

Died

1 September 1892, Paris

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

Chile

Education

Escuela Naval Arturo Prat

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Oscar Viel y Toro's

Christian Friedrich Schönbein

Frequently asked questions

Who was Oscar Viel y Toro?

Chilean military personnel

When was Oscar Viel y Toro born?

Oscar Viel y Toro was born in 1837 in Santiago.

When did Oscar Viel y Toro die?

Oscar Viel y Toro died on 1 September 1892 in Paris.

What was Oscar Viel y Toro's occupation?

Oscar Viel y Toro was a military personnel.

What nationality was Oscar Viel y Toro?

Oscar Viel y Toro was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oscar Viel y Toro

· Wikidata: Q6054015

· DBpedia: Óscar Viel y Toro

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oscar Viel y Toro. https://biography.guide/oscar-viel-y-toro/

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