The Subercaseaux family is a
Chilean family of
French
French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to:
* Something of, from, or related to France
** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents
** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...
descent. They became well known during the 19th century due to their wealth amassed in
Norte Chico. They have played a very significant role in
Chilean mining,
winemaking, politics and arts.
Prominent members
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Benjamín Subercaseaux (1902–1973), writer and researcher.
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Elizabeth Subercaseaux
Elizabeth Subercaseaux Sommerhoff (born 1945) is a Chilean journalist and writer.
Biography
Elizabeth Subercaseaux grew up near Cauqenes, Chile at her grandparents' home called Santa Clara. Subercaseaux's father died in 1956, when he was 42 years ...
(born 1945), journalist and writer.
* (c.1730–1800), the family
patriarch and mining industry pioneer.
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Francisco Valdés Subercaseaux
Maximiano Valdés Subercaseaux (23 September 1908 – 4 January 1982) - in religious Francisco - was a Chilean Roman Catholic prelate who was a professed member from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and served as the first Bishop of Osorno fro ...
(1908–1982),
Capuchin missionary. Declared "
venerable" by
Pope Francis in 2014.
* (born 1943), painter.
* (1790–1859), entrepreneur and politician.
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Ramón Subercaseaux Vicuña
Ramón Subercaseaux Vicuña (10 April 1854, Valparaíso – 19 January 1937 Viña del Mar) was a Chilean painter, politician and diplomat.
Biography
He was the youngest of thirteen children born to a prominent, wealthy family. His grandfat ...
(1854–1937), painter and diplomat. His three sons were:
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Juan Subercaseaux
Monsignor Juan Subercaseaux Errázuriz (26 August 1896 – 9 August 1942) was a Chilean Roman Catholic archbishop. Juan Subercaseaux was of French and Basque descent.
Biography
Juan Subercaseaux was born in Santiago, the son of Ramón Suberc ...
(1896–1942), archbishop
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Luis Subercaseaux
Luis Subercaseaux Errázuriz (10 May 1882–1973) was a Chilean diplomat and athlete. He is claimed to be the first Chilean and Latin American sportsman to have competed in the Olympic Games, at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Biography
Bor ...
(1882–1973), athlete and politician
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Pedro Subercaseaux (1880–1956), painter
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Victoria Subercaseaux
Victoria Subercaseaux Vicuña (28 July 1848 - 4 March 1931) was a Chilean socialite who made significant contributions to the political and intellectual area of her country. She was made Honorary Director of the Library of the Bando de Piedad and ...
(1848–1931), socialite.
External links
Genealogy of the Subercaseaux family@ Genealog.
Chilean families
Subercaseaux family
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