Michael Kast
Michael Kast | |
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Kast in army uniform as a Fahnenjunker, c. 1942 | |
| Birth name | Michael Martin Kast |
| Born | 2 April 1924 |
| Died | 9 May 2014 (aged 90) Buin, Chile |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Spouse |
Olga Maria Kreszencia Rist
(m. 1946) |
| Children | 10, including Miguel, Bárbara and José Antonio |
| Relations | Pablo, Felipe, Tomás and José Antonio Kast Adriasola (grandsons) |
Michael Martin Kast (German pronunciation: [ˈmɪçaʔeːl ˈmaʁtiːn kast]; 2 April 1924 – 9 May 2014) was a German and Chilean military officer and businessman. Many of his descendants have had important roles in Chilean politics, including his son José Antonio Kast who became President of Chile in 2026.