The Alessandri family of

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origin, became politically influential during the early part of the 20th century, and has played (and still plays) a significant role in Chilean politics. The first Alessandri who came to Chile was named Giuseppe Pietro Alessandri Tarzi. He arrived in 1821 as consul posterior, representative of the Kingdom of Sardinia and Piedmonte, on a ship that departed from Pisa.

Alessandri family's most prominent members

* José Pedro Alessandri Palma (1864–1923), politician, senator and businessman *

Arturo Alessandri Palma Arturo Fortunato Alessandri Palma (; December 20, 1868 – August 24, 1950) was a Chilean political figure and reformer who served thrice as president of Chile, first from 1920 to 1924, then from March to October 1925, and finally from 1932 to ...

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(1920–1925) and (1932–1938), and the most influential political figure of his time *

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(1920–1925) and (1932–1938) * Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez (1896–1986), politician and businessman,

(1958–1964), presidential candidate in the 1970 election * Fernando Alessandri Rodríguez (1897–1982), politician and presidential candidate in the 1946 election * Gilberto Alessandri Palma (1858?), older brother of Arturo Alessandri Palma, prominent dentist in Punta Arenas and founder of various humanitarian organizations * Hernán Alessandri Rodríguez (1900–1982), MD and medical reformer * Eduardo Alessandri Rodríguez (1903–1973), politician *

Arturo Alessandri Besa Arturo Alessandri Besa (31 October 1923 – 13 July 2022) was a Chilean lawyer and politician. Alessandri was member of his country's Chamber of Deputies and also of the Senate; he also was candidate for the presidency of Chile in the 1993 e ...

(1923), politician and presidential candidate in the 1993 election * Silvia Alessandri Montes (1927), politician * Gustavo Alessandri Valdes (1929), politician and businessman * Gustavo Alessandri Balmaceda (1961), politician * Magdalena Matte Lecaros (b. 1950), civil engineer, businesswoman, politician. Granddaughter of

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(b. 1975), lawyer, businessman, politician; mayor of Santiago.

Alessandri family's most prominent members

Timeline of elected positions

See also