Diego Portales

Learn the details of who he was Diego Portales (1793-1837) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.

Who was Diego Portales?

Diego Portales Palazuelos better known as Diego Portales was born on June 16, 1793 in Santiago, Chile.

His unfortunate death was the June 6, 1837 (188 years ago) in Valparaíso, Chile by Political assassination at 43 years of age.

Diego Portales was a Chilean politician and statesman, one of the most influential figures in Chilean history. He was instrumental in the consolidation of the Chilean state during the 19th century.

Birth

  • Full name: Diego Portales Palazuelos
  • Sobriquet: Diego Portales
  • Date:
  • Place: Santiago, Chile
  • Zodiac sign: Gemini
  • Gender: Male

Death

  • Date:
  • Place: Valparaíso, Chile
  • Age: 43 years old
  • Time since death: 188 years
  • Cause: Political assassination