Agustín Edwards Ossandón

For other people named Agustín Edwards, see Edwards family.

In this Chilean name, the first or paternal surname is Edwards and the second or maternal family name is Ossandón.
Agustín Edwards Ossandón
Senator of the Republic of Chile for Valparaíso
In office
1 June 1876 – 2 January 1878
Succeeded byPedro Nolasco Marcoleta Dávila
Deputy of the Republic of Chile for Valparaíso
In office
1873–1876
Personal details
BornJosé Agustín de Dios Edwards Ossandón
(1815-04-02)2 April 1815
La Serena, Chile
Died2 January 1878(1878-01-02) (aged 62)
Limache, Chile
PartyIndependent politician, with National Party leanings
Spouse
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(m. 1851)​
Children8, including Agustín Edwards Ross
Parents
RelativesEdwards family
Occupation
Known forFounder of the Bank of Valparaíso

José Agustín de Dios Edwards Ossandón (2 April 1815 – 2 January 1878) was a Chilean businessperson, mining entrepreneur, banker and politician. Edwards is known for founding the Bank of Valparaíso, and was one of the main forces behind the early railroad construction in South America.

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