Manuel Baquedano

Chief of Government

January 1, 1823 Santiago, Chile

September 30, 1897(1897-09-30) (74) Santiago, Chile

August 29, 1891 – August 31, 1891

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Baquedano and the second or maternal family name is González. Divisional General Manuel BaquedanoChief of GovernmentIn office August 29, 1891 – August 31, 1891Preceded by José Manuel BalmacedaSucceeded by Jorge Montt Personal detailsBorn(1823-01-01 ) January 1, 1823 Santiago, ChileDiedSeptember 30, 1897(1897-09-30) (aged 74) Santiago, ChileMilitary serviceBattles/warsWar of the Confederation Battle of Portada de Guías Battle of Yungay Revolution of 1851 Revolution of 1859 Occupation of Araucanía War of the Pacific Battle of Pisagua Battle of Tacna Battle of Miraflores Manuel Jesús Baquedano González (American Spanish:  ; 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 (Navarra) 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.