Sebastián Piñera
Chilean entrepreneur and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miguel Juan Sebastián Piñera Echenique (December 1, 1949 – February 6, 2024) was the President of Chile from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 until 2022. He was elected once again in the 2017 presidential election.
Quick Facts 34th and 36th President of Chile, Preceded by ...
Sebastián Piñera | |
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34th and 36th President of Chile | |
In office March 11, 2018 – March 11, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Michelle Bachelet |
Succeeded by | Gabriel Boric |
In office March 11, 2010 – March 11, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Michelle Bachelet |
Succeeded by | Michelle Bachelet |
Leader of National Renewal | |
In office May 26, 2001 – March 10, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Alberto Cardemil |
Succeeded by | Sergio Díez |
Senator for Eastern Santiago | |
In office March 11, 1990 – March 11, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Carlos Bombal |
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Born | Miguel Juan Sebastián Piñera Echenique (1949-12-01)December 1, 1949 Santiago, Chile |
Died | February 6, 2024(2024-02-06) (aged 74) Ranco Lake, Chile |
Political party | National Renewal (1989–present, membership suspended while president) |
Other political affiliations | Coalition for Change (2009–2013) Chile Vamos (2015–present) |
Spouse(s) | Cecilia Morel (1973–2024) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Harvard University |
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Website | Official website |
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He won the second round of the presidential election that took place on January 17, 2010, and subsequently took office on March 11, 2010. He was a well-known economist, investor, businessperson, politician, former Senator, and leader of the presidential and parliamentary electoral coalition Coalition for Change. He was a billionaire and one of the richest people in Chile.