Ramón Subercaseaux Vicuña [SEP] place of death
Ramón Subercaseaux Vicuña
Ramón Subercaseaux Vicuña (10 April 1854, Valparaíso – 19 January 1937 Viña del Mar) was a Chilean painter, politician and diplomat.
Biography.
He was the youngest of thirteen children born to a prominent, wealthy family. His grandfather was a French-born physician, , who was one of the pioneers of Chile's mining industry. His father, , was a businessman who served in the Chilean Senate. He studied at the Colegio San Ignacio from 1854 to 1859, and at the
Subercaseaux family
The Subercaseaux family is a Chilean family of French descent. They became well known during the 19th century due to their wealth amassed in Norte Chico. They have played a very significant role in Chilean mining, winemaking, politics and arts.
Prominent members.
- Francisco Subercaseaux Breton (c.1730-1800), the family patriarch and mining industry pioneer.
- Ramón Subercaseaux Mercado (1790-1859), entrepreneur and politician.
- Ramón Subercaseaux Vicuña (1854-1937), painter and diplomat