University of Chile

University of Chile   (University)
Formation	November 19, 1842
Headquarters	Santiago, Chile.
Type	Public
Oldest and most prestigious university in Chile

The University of Chile is a public university in Santiago, Chile. It was founded on November 19, 1842. It is the oldest and the most prestigious in the country. It was established as the continuation of the former colonial Royal University of San Felipe (1738) (Spanish: Real Universidad de San Felipe), and has a rich history in academic, scientific and social outreach.

The university seeks to solve national and regional issues and to contribute to the development of Chile. It is recognized as one of the best universities in Latin America for its leadership and innovation in science, technology, social sciences, and arts through the functions of creation, extension, teaching, and research.

 

Alumni on Wikispooks

Person	Born	Died	Nationality	Summary	Description
Andrés Allamand	7 February 1956		Chile	Politician	WEF/Global Leaders for Tomorrow/1995. By 2020 Foreign Minister of Chile.
Salvador Allende	26 June 1908	11 September 1973	Chile	Politician Doctor Civil servant	The first marxist to be elected in South America. Deposed by the CIA.
Gabriel Boric	11 February 1986		Chile	Politician	Elected President of Chile at age 35, one of the youngest leaders in the world.
Tohá Morales	12 May 1965		Chile	Politician	Mayor of the Chilean capital Santiago 2012-2016
Izkia Siches	4 March 1986		Chile	Politician Doctor	Chilean doctor prominent in corporate media during the Covid-19 deep event. In 2022 appointed Minister of Interior and Public Security, the second most important in government after the President. WEF Young Global Leader 2021 and fan of fellow YGL, New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern.

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