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Larraín
Larraín or Larrain is a surname of Basque origin. Geographical distribution As of 2014, 71.1% of all known bearers of the surname ''Larraín'' were residents of Chile (frequency 1:4,907), 12.1% of Peru (1:52,191), 6.0% of Argentina (1:140,143), 4.4% of the United States (1:1,627,258), 1.2% of Venezuela (1:487,166) and 1.2% of Spain (1:789,657). In Spain, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:789,657) in the following autonomous communities: * 1. Balearic Islands (1:182,486) * 2. Basque Country (1:240,098) * 3. Community of Madrid (1:400,415) * 4. Andalusia (1:489,591) * 5. Navarre (1:636,611) * 6. Catalonia (1:745,221) In Chile, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:4,907) in only one region: * 1. Santiago Metropolitan Region (1:2,720) People * Carlos Larraín, a Chilean lawyer and politician. * Fernando Larraín, a Chilean television actor, comedian *Felipe Larraín, a Chilean economist * Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso, a Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Eugenia Larraín
María Eugenia Larraín Calderón (born October 16, 1973, in Santiago), known as Kenita (or Quenita) Larraín, is a Chilean model and socialite. Early life and education Larraín is the daughter of Patricia Calderón Terán and Mario Larraín Corssen, granddaughter of Mario Larraín del Campo and Javiera Corssen Rivera and great-granddaughter Ricardo Larraín Bravo, descendant of the 1st Marquess of Larraín. Larraín is of Basque descent. She studied at Liceo Manuel de Salas in Ñuñoa, Santiago. She studied engineering at UNIACC University, a last-tier private college, graduating in 2003. Career In 2008 Larraín participated in the Argentine television show Bailando por un Sueño and in 2009 joined the Chilean reality show Pelotón VIP with her twin brother Mario Larraín. She was first runner-up. In 2011 she starred in the music video of Evailo ("Moya E"), a Bulgarian singer known in Chile for competing in the TV show ''Yingo''. In November 2011 released her first singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hernán Larraín
Hernán Larraín Fernández (born September 21, 1947) is a conservative Chilean lawyer, university lecturer, and politician; he served as the Chilean Minister of Justice and Human rights, appointed by president Sebastián Piñera, between 2018 and 2022. Larraín's former public service positions include a Senate seat representing the 11th district, the Maule Region (1994-2010), the Presidency of the Senate (2004-2005) and the presidency of the Independent Democratic Union (''Unión Demócrata Independiente, UDI'') from 2006 to 2008 and 2015–2017. The UDI is a conservative political party with strong links to the Opus Dei, that opposes abortion and has historically supported Augusto Pinochet dictatorship. His appointment as Minister of Justice and Human rights has been controversial despite his attempt to distance himself from the UDI's ideology regarding human rights to achieve a more conciliatory tone as a minister. Larraín is married to Magdalena Matte, a Chilean civil e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Larraín
Sara María Larraín Ruiz-Tagle (born 1952) is a Chilean politician and environmentalist who ran for president in 1999 presidential election. She is of Basque descent. Larraín currently sits on the board of directors of the International Forum on Globalization. Education and early career Larraín attended the Universidad de Chile in 1972, studying anthropology. She went on to finish her studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, receiving a degree in teaching for the plastic arts. From 1978 to 1989, Larraín was an academic in the field of aesthetics, teaching at Chile's Catholic universities, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación. From 1989 to 1993, she was a founding member and the director of the Chile (''Pacífico Sur'') office of Greenpeace, and also worked with organizations like RENACE (''Red Nacional de Acción Ecológica'', or the " National Network for Environmental Action") and organizations for the research of globalization. From 1997 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Larraín
Carlos Larraín was the President of National Renewal (Renovación Nacional). Biography Carlos Larraín Peña received an LL.B. from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 1967, and an M.A. from the Université catholique de Louvain in 1968.Law firm biography In 1994, he started Larrain y Asociados Ltda., a . In 1996, he was elected as a councilor in , and re-elected in 2000, 2004, and 2008. He now serves as the President of National Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Larraín
Fernando José Larraín de Toro (born September 21, 1962 in Santiago) is a Chilean comedian and film/television actor. He is of Basque descent. Fernando started his career with the humoristic trio "Fresco y Natural después del postre", along with his brother Nicolás Larraín and Felipe Izquierdo. He also recorded a CD with his musical group called Varella. As a comedian in the 1990s, Fernando appeared in various TV shows as "Bodybuilder" and "CorazonesService" with Felipe Izquierdo. In 1998–2002, he hosted the show "Chile Tuday" (MEGA). Fernando also appeared in some films and comedy shows like "La Nany" (2005–2006) and " Casado con Hijos" (2006–2008), where obtained the main role. Filmography References External links * Genealogy of the Larraín family in ChileiGenealog.cl(in Spanish) {{DEFAULTSORT:Larrain, Fernando 1962 births Living people Male actors from Santiago Chilean people of Basque descent 21st-century Chilean male actors Chilean male comedians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teresa Larraín
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María Teresa de Larraín y Guzmán Peralta (March 2, 1785 - 1828) was First Lady of Chile and the wife of President Agustín Eyzaguirre. She was of Basque descent. She was born in Santiago, the daughter of Agustín de Larraín y Lecaros and of Ana Josefa de Guzmán Peralta y Lecaros. With her husband, they had ten children together. Additional information See also *First Ladies of Chile References External linksGenealogical chart of Eyzaguirre-Larraín family 1785 births 1828 deaths Chilean people of Basque descent People from Santiago First ladies of Chile 19th-century Chilean people Teresa Teresa (also Theresa, Therese; french: Thérèse) is a feminine given name. It originates in the Iberian Peninsula in late antiquity. Its derivation is uncertain, it may be derived from Greek θερίζω (''therízō'') "to harvest or re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Francisco Fresno
Juan Francisco Fresno Larraín (26 July 1914 – 14 October 2004) was a Chilean cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Santiago de Chile from 1983 to 1990, and was elevated to the Cardinalate in 1985. Early life and ordination He was born in Santiago de Chile as the son of Luis Alfredo Fresno Ingunza y Elena Larraín Hurtado. He was educated at the seminary of Santiago de Chile and later at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome where he earned a licentiate in theology. He was ordained to the priesthood on 18 December 1937 at the cathedral of Santiago, by Horacio Campillo, archbishop of Santiago. Priest and bishop Between 1937 and 1958 he worked as a pastor, in spiritual director and was vice-director of the Minor Seminary. S.S. Pope Pius XII appointed him bishop of Copiapó on 15 June 1958. He attended the Second Vatican Council. He was promoted to the metropolitan see of La Serena on 28 July 1971. by pope Paul VI. President of the Episcopal Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joaquín Larraín Gandarillas
Joaquín Larraín Gandarillas (October 13, 1822 - September 26, 1897) was a Chilean priest, Roman Catholic bishop of Santiago, professor, writer and first president of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Early life He was born in Santiago, Chile, the sixth of 15 children of Juan Francisco Larraín Rojas and of Mercedes Gandarillas Aránguiz. He studied at the prestigious Instituto Nacional, in Santiago and from there he went to the Santiago Seminary. In 1844 he graduated in Theology and Law. After a long discernment, he decided to embrace the ecclesiastical career. Before entering the priesthood, the young Joaquín had written several impassioned articles dealing with apologetics and other religious subjects, in catholic magazines. Larraín Gandarillas was of Basque descent. Priesthood After having fulfilled all the necessary stages, he was ordained as a priest and celebrated his first mass in the Church of the company (Santiago) on April 4, 1847. His priesthood and subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso
Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso (January 26, 1925 – December 20, 2008) was a Chilean Bishop for the Catholic Church. Larraín Valdivieso was of Basque descent. Biography In 1950, Larraín Valdivieso was ordained as a priest at the age of 25. On September 12, 1966 he was appointed as Bishop of Santiago de Chile, Chile. He was also appointed as Titular Bishop of Theudalis. He resigned as Bishop of Santiago de Chile in 1968. He resigned as Titular Bishop in 1975, he was succeeded by Guillermo Leaden, one of the oldest bishops in the Roman Catholic Church. He died on December 20, 2008. References External linksCatholic-Hierarchy - Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso 1925 births 2008 deaths 20th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Chile Chilean people of Basque descent Gabriel In Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), Gabriel (); Greek: grc, Γαβριήλ, translit=Gabriḗl, label=none; Latin: ''Gabriel''; Coptic: cop, Ⲅⲁⲃⲣⲓⲏⲗ, translit=Gabriêl, lab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emiliano Figueroa
Emiliano Figueroa Larraín (; July 12, 1866 – May 15, 1931) was President of Chile from December 23, 1925 until his resignation on May 10, 1927. He also served as Acting president for a few months in 1910. Biography Figueroa was born on July 12, 1866 in Santiago, son of Francisco de Paula Figueroa Araoz and of Rosalía Larraín Echeverría. He studied in the San Ignacio School and then went on to study law at the State University. He graduated in 1889 and that same year was named secretary to the Intendant of Santiago. Figueroa decided to embark on a political career and joined the Liberal Democratic Party, which supported a stronger executive. He was elected deputy for Victoria and Melipilla in 1900 and reelected in 1903. In 1907, once his term had ended, he was selected to replace Juan José Valenzuela, deputy for Rere and Puchacay, who had died in July that year. In 1909, Figueroa was once again elected to the Chamber of Deputies, this time representing Itata. On October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joaquín Figueroa
Joaquín Figueroa Larraín (1863 - May 30, 1929) was a Chilean politician, and brother of President Emiliano Figueroa. Biography Figueroa was born in Santiago, the son of Francisco de Paula Figueroa Araoz and of Rosalía Larraín Echeverría. He studied at the San Ignacio School and then went on to study law at the University of Chile, graduating on January 13, 1886. He married Elena Amunátegui Valdés but they had no children. Figueroa decided to embark on a political career and joined the Independent Liberal Party. On October 25, 1907, President Pedro Montt appointed Figueroa as Minister of Industry and Public Works, a position which he kept until August 29, 1908. President Montt also appointed him as Minister of Finance between June 15 and September 15, 1909. Then, in a 1908 by-election, he was elected Senator for Valparaíso, Chile and then reelected in 1912. President Ramón Barros Luco appointed him Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cult and Colonization from May 29 to August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago Metropolitan Region
Santiago Metropolitan Region ( es, link=no, Región Metropolitana de Santiago) is one of Chile's 16 first-order administrative divisions. It is the country's only landlocked administrative region and contains the nation's capital, Santiago. Most commercial and administrative centers are located in the region, including Chile's main international airport, Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. With an area of and population over 7 million, it is Chile's most populated and most densely populated region. History The region's history of European influence started in 1542, a few days after Santiago was founded. When the Santiago cabildo was built, its function was to supervise the entire territory. Later, with the creation of the cities of La Serena and Concepción and the creation of their respective cabildos, its territorial reach was reduced. On 30 August 1826, 8 provinces were created, with the Santiago Province being one of them, but it wasn't until 1980 that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
