About Salvador Sanfuentes
Lived 1817 – 1860 (aged 43). Salvador Sanfuentes was a Chilean writer, historian, politician, poet and judge.
Salvador Sanfuentes (February 2, 1817 – July 17, 1860) was a Chilean lawyer, politician and poet. He served as Minister of Justice and Public Worship twice, and was elected as MP for the Association of Vallenar.
Sanfuentes was appointed intendant of the Province of Valdivia in 1845 and being tasked with surveying its colonization potential of the territory. To carry out the survey, Sanfuentes commissioned Bernardo Philippi as "provincial engineer".
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Who was Salvador Sanfuentes?
Chilean politician
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Salvador Sanfuentes was born on 2 February 1817 in Santiago.
When did Salvador Sanfuentes die?
Salvador Sanfuentes died on 17 July 1860 in Santiago.
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Salvador Sanfuentes was a writer, historian, politician, poet and judge.
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Salvador Sanfuentes was Chilean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salvador Sanfuentes. https://biography.guide/salvador-sanfuentes/
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