Famous People from Chile

14 notable historical figures from Chile, including leaders, artists, scientists, and other influential people.

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Pablo Neruda

1904 – 1973

Chilean poet and politician (1904–1973)

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Born July 12Wikipedia →

Salvador Allende

1908 – 1973

28th president of Chile (1908–1973)

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Born June 26Wikipedia →

Gabriela Mistral

1889 – 1957

Chilean poet, diplomat and educator (1889–1957)

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Born April 7Wikipedia →

Michelle Bachelet

1951 – Present

president of Chile from (2006–2010; 2014–2018)

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Born September 29Wikipedia →

Sebastián Piñera

1949 – 2024

Chilean entrepreneur and politician (1949–2024)

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Born December 1Wikipedia →

Bernardo O'Higgins

1778 – 1842

Chilean independence leader (1778–1842)

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Born August 20Wikipedia →

Alejandro Jodorowsky

1929 – Present

Chilean-French filmmaker and comics writer

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Born February 17Wikipedia →

Víctor Jara

1932 – 1973

Chilean teacher, theatre director, poet, singer-songwriter, and political activist (1932-1973)

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Born September 28Wikipedia →