Manuel Baquedano, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Manuel Baquedano

Chilean politician and general

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1823

Place of Birth: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Date of Death: 30-Sep-1897

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: Chile

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Manuel Jesús Baquedano González (American Spanish: [ma'nwel ßake'ðano]; January 1, 1823 – September 30, 1897) was a Chilean soldier and politician, who served as Commander-in-chief of the Army during the War of the Pacific, and briefly as President of Chile during the civil war of 1891. Manuel Baquedano was of Spanish (Basque Country) descent.
He took part in the War of the Confederation, the revolutions of 1851 and 1859, the Occupation of Araucanía, and the War of the Pacific.
He also served as Senator for Santiago and for Colchagua.
He was instrumental in reorganizing the Army and establishing the Military Academy.