Manuel Montt
Manuel Montt | |
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Montt in 1868 | |
| 5th President of Chile | |
| In office September 18, 1851 – September 18, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Bulnes |
| Succeeded by | José Joaquín Pérez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1809 Petorca, Viceroyalty of Peru |
| Died | September 21, 1880 (aged 71) Santiago, Chile |
| Political party | Conservative (until 1857) National (from 1857) |
| Spouse | Rosario Montt Goyenechea |
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Manuel Francisco Antonio Julián Montt Torres (Latin American Spanish: [maˈnwel ˈmont]; September 4, 1809 – September 21, 1880) was a Chilean statesman and scholar. He was twice elected President of Chile between 1851 and 1861. He was the first civilian to serve a full term as President of Chile.
His election as President in 1851 set off Revolution of 1851, which Montt successfully subdued. During his tenure, he governed in an increasingly authoritarian manner.