Jose Manuel Balmaceda Fernandez Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jose Manuel Balmaceda Fernandez, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Chile.

6 records1878–18915 events2 places

Chronological biography

1878

Minister of Argentina1878

Government / Government of Chile · Minister of Argentina

Serves as Chilean diplomatic representative in Argentina before joining the cabinet.

1881

Foreign Secretary of Chile1881

Government / Government of Chile · Foreign Secretary of Chile

Becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs during the government of Domingo Santa Maria.

1886

President of Chile1886

Government / Government of Chile · President of Chile

Begins his presidency and promotes an ambitious programme of public works and education.

President of Chile18 September 1886

Government / Government of Chile · President of Chile · Santiago

Is inaugurated for the constitutional presidential term ending in 1891.

1888

Annexation of Rapa Nui9 September 1888

Government / Government of Chile · President of Chile · Rapa Nui

Accepts the agreement incorporating Rapa Nui under Chilean sovereignty.

1891

Civil War of 18911891

Government / Government of Chile · President of Chile · Santiago

Attempts to govern without an approved budget, precipitating civil war with congressional forces.

Titles and roles

Foreign Secretary of Chile · Minister of Argentina · President of Chile

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.