Germán Riesco

Chilean politician and president (1854-1916)
Person human Q1300
Germán Riesco
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Germán Riesco

Summary

Germán Riesco is a human[1]. He was born in Rancagua[2]. He was born on May 28, 1854[3]. He died in Santiago[4]. He died on December 8, 1916[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rancagua[2], Germán Riesco…
  • Germán Riesco passed away in Santiago[4].
  • Germán Riesco was born on May 28, 1854[3].
  • Germán Riesco died on December 8, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Santiago General Cemetery[9].
  • Germán Riesco's father was Mauricio Riesco[10].
  • Germán Riesco's mother was Carlota Errázuriz Zañarta[11].
  • Among Germán Riesco's spouses was María Errázuriz[12].
  • A child of Germán Riesco was Germán Ignacio Riesco[13].
  • Germán Riesco held citizenship in Chile[14].
  • Germán Riesco's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Germán Riesco's professions included politician[7].
  • Germán Riesco held the position of senator of Chile[15].
  • Germán Riesco held the position of President of Chile[16].
  • Germán Riesco was educated at University of Chile[17].
  • Germán Riesco was educated at Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera[18].
  • Germán Riesco is recorded as male[19].
  • Germán Riesco's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Germán Riesco was affiliated with the Liberal Party[21].
  • Germán Riesco's Commons category is recorded as German Riesco[22].
  • Germán Riesco's family name is recorded as Riesco[23].
  • Germán Riesco's given name is recorded as Germán[24].
  • Germán Riesco's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[25].
  • Germán Riesco's sibling is recorded as Jorge Riesco Errázuriz[26].
  • Germán Riesco's candidacy in election is recorded as 1901 Chilean presidential election[27].

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Origins and Family

Germán Riesco's place of birth was Rancagua[2]. He was born on May 28, 1854[3]. His father was Mauricio Riesco[10]. His mother was Carlota Errázuriz Zañarta[11].

Education

Educated at University of Chile[17], a public university[28], in Chile[29], founded in 1842[30], headquartered in Santiago[31] and Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera[18], a high school[32], in Chile[33], founded in 1813[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include senator of Chile[15] and President of Chile[16], a public office[35], in Chile[36], founded in 1826[37].

Personal Life

Among Germán Riesco's spouses was María Errázuriz[12]. A child of him was Germán Ignacio Riesco[13]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[21].

Death and Burial

Germán Riesco died on December 8, 1916[5]. He passed away in Santiago[4]. Burial took place at Santiago General Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Germán Riesco ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Germán Riesco born?

Born in Rancagua[2], Germán Riesco…

Where did Germán Riesco die?

Germán Riesco passed away in Santiago[4].

Who were Germán Riesco's parents?

Germán Riesco's father was Mauricio Riesco[10]. Germán Riesco's mother was Carlota Errázuriz Zañarta[11].

Who was Germán Riesco married to?

Germán Riesco's spouses include María Errázuriz[12].

What did Germán Riesco do for work?

Germán Riesco worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Germán Riesco go to school?

Germán Riesco was educated at University of Chile[17] and Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Second family name in spanish name Q42290085
    Child Germán Ignacio Riesco
    Occupation lawyer, politician
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  2. 23d ago · Ceaseless Watcher · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Child Germán Ignacio Riesco
    Occupation lawyer, politician
    Father Mauricio Riesco
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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