List of Chileans

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This is a list of Chileans who are famous or notable.

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Bernardo O'Higgins, founder of modern Chile

Economists

Military

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Jose Miguel Carrera

Musicians

Artists

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Carlos Sotomayor

Politicians

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Diego Portales
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Aníbal Pinto

Religious figures

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Saint Alberto Hurtado

Sports

Scientists and engineers

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F. J. Duarte

Film and television personalities

Writers

Architects

Others

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