Edwards family
| Edwards family | |
|---|---|
| Chilean political, publishing and business family | |
The Edwards family coat of arms on the frontispiece of Luisa Ariztía House in Santiago | |
| Country | Chile |
| Place of origin | England, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 19th century |
| Founder | George Edwards Brown |
The Edwards family of Chile is of English origin. They became financially and politically influential during the 19th century. They have played and still play a significant role in Chilean politics, especially as owners of its most influential newspaper chain, El Mercurio S.A.P. Under the supervision of Agustín Edwards Eastman, El Mercurio played an important role in the propaganda campaign to influence public opinion against Salvador Allende and in favor of the military coup that brought Augusto Pinochet to power.