Ignacio Carrera Pinto

War Hero

Birthday February 5, 1848

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Chile

DEATH DATE Jul 9, 1882 (34)

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About

Chilean war hero who died valiantly in the War of the Pacific.

Before Fame

He quickly moved through the ranks of the military, rising from lieutenant to captain in one year.

Trivia

His face appeared on the Chilean 1,000 pesos note.

Family Life

His grandfather was also a hero in the Chilean War for Independence.

Associated With

He and Alexander Kelly were both war heroes.