Juan Williams Rebolledo
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Williams and the second or maternal family name is Rebolledo.
Juan Williams Rebolledo (c. 1825 – 24 June 1910) was a Chilean rear admiral who was the organizer and commander-in-chief of the Chilean navy in 1879 at the beginning of the War of the Pacific.[1] As a politician, he was elected from Valparaiso to the national Congress in 1867, and in 1873 he was elected as city councillor.
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Born | c. 1826 Curacaví, Chile |
Died | 24 June 1910(1910-06-24) (aged 83–84) Santiago, Chile |
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Allegiance | Chile |
Service/ | Chilean Navy |
Years of service | 1844–c. 1891 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
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Alma mater | Nautical School |
Spouse(s) | Clara Noeglé |
Children | 5 |
Relations | John Williams Wilson (father) |
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