SettingsChilean people of German descent
Alejandra Krauss
Alejandra Krauss Valle is a Chilean politician and former Minister of Planning and Cooperation.
Alejandra Krauss Valle is a Chilean politician and former Minister of Planning and Cooperation.
Alejandro Sieveking
Alejandro Sieveking (born September 7, 1934), is a Chilean playwright, theatre director and actor.
Alejandro Sieveking (born September 7, 1934), is a Chilean playwright, theatre director and actor.
Alex von Schwedler
Alex Cristian von Schwedler Vásquez is a Chilean professional footballer of German descent who plays as a Centre back for Chilean club Everton.
Alex Cristian von Schwedler Vásquez is a Chilean professional footballer of German descent who plays as a Centre back for Chilean club Everton.
Alexander Witt
Alexander B. Witt (born 1952) is a Chilean Hollywood filmmaker who has worked mostly as a camera operator and second unit director.
Alexander B. Witt (born 1952) is a Chilean Hollywood filmmaker who has worked mostly as a camera operator and second unit director.
Anton Reisenegger
Anton Reisenegger (born January 21, 1969) is the leader, guitarist and vocalist of the band Chilean Thrash/Death metal, Criminal.
Anton Reisenegger (born January 21, 1969) is the leader, guitarist and vocalist of the band Chilean Thrash/Death metal, Criminal.
Bartolomé Blumenthal
Bartolomé Blumenthal (in some texts Blumen) alias Bartolomé Flores (1511 in Nuremberg, Germany – November 11, 1585 in Talagante, Chile) is supposed to be the first German arrived in Chile.
Bartolomé Blumenthal (in some texts Blumen) alias Bartolomé Flores (1511 in Nuremberg, Germany – November 11, 1585 in Talagante, Chile) is supposed to be the first German arrived in Chile.
Carlos Anwandter
Carlos Anwandter (1 April 1801, Luckenwalde, Prussia - 10 July 1889) was a German political exile that emigrated to Valdivia, Chile in 1850 after participating in the Revolutions of 1848.
Carlos Anwandter (1 April 1801, Luckenwalde, Prussia - 10 July 1889) was a German political exile that emigrated to Valdivia, Chile in 1850 after participating in the Revolutions of 1848.
Carlos Frödden
Carlos Frödden Lorenzen (May 14, 1887 - August 12, 1976) was a Chilean Navy officer and politician.
Carlos Frödden Lorenzen (May 14, 1887 - August 12, 1976) was a Chilean Navy officer and politician.
Carlos Kaiser
Carlos Kaiser (born in Santiago in 1974) is a Chilean campaigner on issues affecting people with disabilities.
Carlos Kaiser (born in Santiago in 1974) is a Chilean campaigner on issues affecting people with disabilities.
Carlos Keller
Carlos Keller Rueff (January 3, 1898–February 28, 1974) was a far-right Chilean writer, historian, and political figure.
Carlos Keller Rueff (January 3, 1898–February 28, 1974) was a far-right Chilean writer, historian, and political figure.
Carmen Weber
Carmen Weber Aliaga (b. 1945 in Valdivia - August 8, 2007 in Concón) was the first wife of Chilean ex-president Ricardo Lagos and mother of politician Ricardo Lagos Weber.
Carmen Weber Aliaga (b. 1945 in Valdivia - August 8, 2007 in Concón) was the first wife of Chilean ex-president Ricardo Lagos and mother of politician Ricardo Lagos Weber.
Catalina de los Ríos y Lísperguer
Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer was an aristocratic 17th century Chilean landowner, nicknamed La Quintrala because of her flaming red hair.
Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer was an aristocratic 17th century Chilean landowner, nicknamed La Quintrala because of her flaming red hair.
Christiane Endler
Claudia Christiane Endler Mutinelli is a Chilean football goalkeeper, currently playing for Colo-Colo in the Chilean Championship.
Claudia Christiane Endler Mutinelli is a Chilean football goalkeeper, currently playing for Colo-Colo in the Chilean Championship.
Claudio Bunster
Claudio Bunster Weitzman is a Chilean scientist.
Claudio Bunster Weitzman is a Chilean scientist.
Claudio Grossman
Claudio Grossman (born 1947) is a lawyer and law professor.
Claudio Grossman (born 1947) is a lawyer and law professor.
Cristián Huneeus
Cristián Huneeus (1935 - 1985) was a Chilean essayist and writer.
Cristián Huneeus (1935 - 1985) was a Chilean essayist and writer.
Denise Rosenthal
Denise Sofía Rosenthal Schalchli , known professionally as Denise Rosenthal is a Chilean actress, singer, and songwriter, who first gained popularity as the protagonist, "Feña" in the 2007...
Denise Sofía Rosenthal Schalchli , known professionally as Denise Rosenthal is a Chilean actress, singer, and songwriter, who first gained popularity as the protagonist, "Feña" in the 2007...
Diana Bolocco
Diana Catalina Bolocco Fonck (30 July 1977) is a journalist from Chile, known as sister of Cecilia Bolocco, Miss Universe 1987.
Diana Catalina Bolocco Fonck (30 July 1977) is a journalist from Chile, known as sister of Cecilia Bolocco, Miss Universe 1987.
Diego Rubio
Diego Iván Rubio Köstner (born May 15, 1993) is a Chilean football player who plays as a striker for Sporting CP, in Liga ZON Sagres Rubio began his football career with Universidad Católica.
Diego Iván Rubio Köstner (born May 15, 1993) is a Chilean football player who plays as a striker for Sporting CP, in Liga ZON Sagres Rubio began his football career with Universidad Católica.
Don Francisco (television host)
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld, better known by his stage name, Don Francisco, is a Chilean television personality, and a popular television personality on the Univision network reach...
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld, better known by his stage name, Don Francisco, is a Chilean television personality, and a popular television personality on the Univision network reach...
Edgardo Enríquez
Edgardo Enríquez Frödden (February 9, 1912 - November 1, 1996) was a Chilean physician, academic and minister of education under the Salvador Allende government.
Edgardo Enríquez Frödden (February 9, 1912 - November 1, 1996) was a Chilean physician, academic and minister of education under the Salvador Allende government.
Eduardo Rubio
Eduardo Javier Rubio Köstner (born November 7, 1983 in Chuquicamata) is a Chilean international footballer who plays as a striker for C.D. La Serena in the Primera División de Chile.
Eduardo Javier Rubio Köstner (born November 7, 1983 in Chuquicamata) is a Chilean international footballer who plays as a striker for C.D. La Serena in the Primera División de Chile.
Egon Wolff
Egon Wolff (born April 13, 1926) is a Chilean playwright and author.
Egon Wolff (born April 13, 1926) is a Chilean playwright and author.
Ena von Baer
Ena Anglein von Baer Jahn (born November 28, 1974 in Temuco) is a Chilean journalist, political scientist and current senator.
Ena Anglein von Baer Jahn (born November 28, 1974 in Temuco) is a Chilean journalist, political scientist and current senator.
Enrique Lihn
Enrique Lihn Carrasco (3 September 1929 – 10 July 1988) was a Chilean poet, playwright, and novelist.
Enrique Lihn Carrasco (3 September 1929 – 10 July 1988) was a Chilean poet, playwright, and novelist.
Evelyn Matthei
Evelyn Rose Matthei Fornet (born November 11, 1953) is a Chilean economist and politician.
Evelyn Rose Matthei Fornet (born November 11, 1953) is a Chilean economist and politician.
Federico Johow
Federico Johow, born as Friedrich Richard Adelbert Johow; (February 5, 1859- April 30, 1933) was a German-Chilean botanist and biologist who was born in Kolmar, Pomerania.
Federico Johow, born as Friedrich Richard Adelbert Johow; (February 5, 1859- April 30, 1933) was a German-Chilean botanist and biologist who was born in Kolmar, Pomerania.
Felipe Aguilar
Felipe Aguilar Schuller (born November 7, 1974) is a Chilean professional golfer who has won over 30 events in Chile.
Felipe Aguilar Schuller (born November 7, 1974) is a Chilean professional golfer who has won over 30 events in Chile.
Felipe Camiroaga
Felipe Humberto Camiroaga Fernández was a Chilean actor and television presenter, one of the most popular ones in his country.
Felipe Humberto Camiroaga Fernández was a Chilean actor and television presenter, one of the most popular ones in his country.
Fernando Matthei
Fernando Matthei Aubel (b.Osorno July 11, 1925) is a retired Chilean Air Force General that was part of the military junta that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, after Gustavo Leigh was dismissed i...
Fernando Matthei Aubel (b.Osorno July 11, 1925) is a retired Chilean Air Force General that was part of the military junta that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, after Gustavo Leigh was dismissed i...
German Chilean
German Chileans (Spanish chileno-alemanes, German Deutsch-Chilenen) are an important ethnic group in Chile; they are Chileans of German descent deriving their German ethnici...
German Chileans (Spanish chileno-alemanes, German Deutsch-Chilenen) are an important ethnic group in Chile; they are Chileans of German descent deriving their German ethnici...
Gert Weil
Gert Michael Weil (born January 3, 1960 in Puerto Montt) is a retired Chilean shot putter of German ancestry, who dominated the sport on the South American scene during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Gert Michael Weil (born January 3, 1960 in Puerto Montt) is a retired Chilean shot putter of German ancestry, who dominated the sport on the South American scene during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Gloria Münchmeyer
Gloria Münchmeyer (born 1940, in Santiago) is a Chilean television, film and theatre actress, known for her roles in some telenovelas like La Madrastra, Marrón Glacé, and others.
Gloria Münchmeyer (born 1940, in Santiago) is a Chilean television, film and theatre actress, known for her roles in some telenovelas like La Madrastra, Marrón Glacé, and others.
Gustavo Becerra-Schmidt
Gustavo Becerra-Schmidt (August 26, 1925 – January 3, 2010) was a Chilean composer.
Gustavo Becerra-Schmidt (August 26, 1925 – January 3, 2010) was a Chilean composer.
Günther Mund
Günther Mund (Borgs) (1934 – March 27, 2011) was a competitive diver who represented Chile at two Olympic Games.
Günther Mund (Borgs) (1934 – March 27, 2011) was a competitive diver who represented Chile at two Olympic Games.
Hans Gildemeister
Hans Gildemeister Bohner, is a former Chilean tennis player of German ancestry, who won four singles and 23 doubles titles during his professional career.
Hans Gildemeister Bohner, is a former Chilean tennis player of German ancestry, who won four singles and 23 doubles titles during his professional career.
Hans Helfritz
Hans Helfritz (25 July 1902, Chemnitz 21 October 1995, Duisburg) was a German composer and photographer.
Hans Helfritz (25 July 1902, Chemnitz 21 October 1995, Duisburg) was a German composer and photographer.
Horst Paulmann
Horst Paulmann is a German-Chilean businessman.
Horst Paulmann is a German-Chilean businessman.
Hugo K. Sievers
Hugo K. Sievers (1903–1972) was a Chilean scientist descending from a Hamburg merchant family.
Hugo K. Sievers (1903–1972) was a Chilean scientist descending from a Hamburg merchant family.
Ingrid Antonijevic
Ingrid Antonijevic Hahn (born 1951) is a Chilean economist, entrepreneur, academic and former Minister of Economy, Development and Reconstruction (2006) for only two months, in the first cabinet...
Ingrid Antonijevic Hahn (born 1951) is a Chilean economist, entrepreneur, academic and former Minister of Economy, Development and Reconstruction (2006) for only two months, in the first cabinet...
Jorge González von Marées
Jorge González von Marées (April 5, 1900 - March 14, 1962) El Jefe (Spanish: The chief, compare with Führer) was a Chilean political figure and author.
Jorge González von Marées (April 5, 1900 - March 14, 1962) El Jefe (Spanish: The chief, compare with Führer) was a Chilean political figure and author.
José Bohr
José Bohr (3 September 1901 – 29 May 1994) was a Chilean film director, producer, actor and screenwriter.
José Bohr (3 September 1901 – 29 May 1994) was a Chilean film director, producer, actor and screenwriter.
Juan Brüggen Messtorff
Juan Brüggen Messtorff was a German-Chilean geologist.
Juan Brüggen Messtorff was a German-Chilean geologist.
Karen Doggenweiler
Karen Sylvia Doggenweiler Lapuente (born August 27, 1969 in Puerto Varas) is a popular Chilean journalist and TV presenter.
Karen Sylvia Doggenweiler Lapuente (born August 27, 1969 in Puerto Varas) is a popular Chilean journalist and TV presenter.
Klaus Junge
Klaus Junge (1 January 1924 at Concepción, Chile – 17 April 1945, at Welle, Germany) was one of the youngest German chess masters.
Klaus Junge (1 January 1924 at Concepción, Chile – 17 April 1945, at Welle, Germany) was one of the youngest German chess masters.
Klaus von Storch
Klaus von Storch Kruge (born February 20, 1962) is a Chilean aerospace engineer and astronaut trainee.
Klaus von Storch Kruge (born February 20, 1962) is a Chilean aerospace engineer and astronaut trainee.
Kristel Köbrich
Kristel Arianne Köbrich Schimpl (born August 9, 1985 in Santiago, Chile) is an Olympic long-distance freestyle swimmer from Chile.
Kristel Arianne Köbrich Schimpl (born August 9, 1985 in Santiago, Chile) is an Olympic long-distance freestyle swimmer from Chile.
La Quintrala
Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer (*Santiago de Chile, 1604 - † 1665) was an aristocratic 17th century Chilean landowner, nicknamed La Quintrala because of her flaming red hair.
Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer (*Santiago de Chile, 1604 - † 1665) was an aristocratic 17th century Chilean landowner, nicknamed La Quintrala because of her flaming red hair.
Manfred Max Neef
Artur Manfred Max Neef is a Chilean economist and environmentalist mainly known for his human development model based on Fundamental human needs.
Artur Manfred Max Neef is a Chilean economist and environmentalist mainly known for his human development model based on Fundamental human needs.
Marcela Paz
Marcela Paz (February 28, 1902-June 12, 1985) was the pen name of Esther Huneeus Salas de Claro, a Chilean writer.
Marcela Paz (February 28, 1902-June 12, 1985) was the pen name of Esther Huneeus Salas de Claro, a Chilean writer.
Marco Enríquez-Ominami
Marco Antonio Enríquez-Ominami Gumucio (born June 12, 1973) is a Chilean-French filmmaker and politician.
Marco Antonio Enríquez-Ominami Gumucio (born June 12, 1973) is a Chilean-French filmmaker and politician.
Marianne Berndt
Marianne Berndt (born December 24, 1978) is a female shot putter and discus thrower from Chile.
Marianne Berndt (born December 24, 1978) is a female shot putter and discus thrower from Chile.
Mark González
Mark Dennis González Hoffmann, commonly known as Mark González, is a South African-born Chilean footballer whose preferred position is as a left winger.
Mark Dennis González Hoffmann, commonly known as Mark González, is a South African-born Chilean footballer whose preferred position is as a left winger.
Marlene Ahrens
Marlene Ahrens Ostertag is a female Chilean athlete.
Marlene Ahrens Ostertag is a female Chilean athlete.
María Luisa Bombal
María Luisa Bombal Anthes (Viña del Mar, 8 June 1910 – 6 May 1980) was a Chilean author.
María Luisa Bombal Anthes (Viña del Mar, 8 June 1910 – 6 May 1980) was a Chilean author.
Mathias Klotz
Mathias Klotz Germain is a Chilean architect, born in Viña del Mar on 13 April 1965.
Mathias Klotz Germain is a Chilean architect, born in Viña del Mar on 13 April 1965.
Matías Rubio
Matías Martín Rubio Kostner, commonly known as El Mati, is a Chilean footballer who plays as striker for Rangers in Chile's Primera División B.
Matías Martín Rubio Kostner, commonly known as El Mati, is a Chilean footballer who plays as striker for Rangers in Chile's Primera División B.
Max Schnettler
Maximiliano Schnettler Ramírez is a male freestyle swimmer from Chile.
Maximiliano Schnettler Ramírez is a male freestyle swimmer from Chile.
Miguel Enríquez
Miguel Enríquez Espinosa was a physician and one founder of the Chilean political party and former far left-wing guerrilla organization Movement of the Revolutionary Left, founded 1965.
Miguel Enríquez Espinosa was a physician and one founder of the Chilean political party and former far left-wing guerrilla organization Movement of the Revolutionary Left, founded 1965.
Miguel Kast
Miguel Kast Rist (December 18 1948 - September 18, 1983) was a German born Chilean economist of the Chicago Boys group.
Miguel Kast Rist (December 18 1948 - September 18, 1983) was a German born Chilean economist of the Chicago Boys group.
Oscar Wirth
Oscar Raúl Wirth Lafuente (born November 5, 1955 in Santiago) is a retired football goalkeeper from Chile, who played for Cobreloa (Chile), Rot-Weiß Oberhausen (West Germany) and Real Valladolid...
Oscar Raúl Wirth Lafuente (born November 5, 1955 in Santiago) is a retired football goalkeeper from Chile, who played for Cobreloa (Chile), Rot-Weiß Oberhausen (West Germany) and Real Valladolid...
Otto Junge
Carlos Otto Junge (1887, Concepción, Chile – 1978, Germany) was a Chilean–German chess master.
Carlos Otto Junge (1887, Concepción, Chile – 1978, Germany) was a Chilean–German chess master.
Pablo Mackenna
Pablo Mackenna Dörr (born May 30, 1969 in Santiago), is a Chilean television presenter, writer and poet.
Pablo Mackenna Dörr (born May 30, 1969 in Santiago), is a Chilean television presenter, writer and poet.
Patricio Manns
Patricio Manns (b. August 3, 1937) is a Chilean composer, author, poet, novelist, essayist, play writer and journalist.
Patricio Manns (b. August 3, 1937) is a Chilean composer, author, poet, novelist, essayist, play writer and journalist.
Rainer Wirth
Rainer Klaus Wirth Castro (born 25 October 1982) is a Chilean footballer who plays for Deportes La Serena as a goalkeeper.
Rainer Klaus Wirth Castro (born 25 October 1982) is a Chilean footballer who plays for Deportes La Serena as a goalkeeper.
Raúl Rettig
Raúl Rettig Guissen (b. Temuco, 16 May 1909 – d. Santiago, 30 April 2000), was a Chilean politician and lawyer.
Raúl Rettig Guissen (b. Temuco, 16 May 1909 – d. Santiago, 30 April 2000), was a Chilean politician and lawyer.
René Letelier
René Letelier Martner (21 February 1915, San Bernardo, Chile – 2 July 2006, Santiago de Chile) was a Chilean chess player with the title of International Master.
René Letelier Martner (21 February 1915, San Bernardo, Chile – 2 July 2006, Santiago de Chile) was a Chilean chess player with the title of International Master.
René Schneider
General René Schneider Chereau was the commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army at the time of the 1970 Chilean presidential election, when he was assassinated during a botched kidnapping attempt.
General René Schneider Chereau was the commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army at the time of the 1970 Chilean presidential election, when he was assassinated during a botched kidnapping attempt.
Ricardo Lagos Weber
Ricardo Andrés Lagos Weber (born February 21, 1962), son of former Chilean president Ricardo Lagos, is a politician who served as the Ministry General Secretariat of Government of Chile in the a...
Ricardo Andrés Lagos Weber (born February 21, 1962), son of former Chilean president Ricardo Lagos, is a politician who served as the Ministry General Secretariat of Government of Chile in the a...
Robert Frucht
Robert Wertheimer Frucht (later known as Roberto Frucht) (August 9, 1906 – June 26, 1997) was a German-Chilean mathematician; his research specialty was graph theory and the symmetries of ...
Robert Wertheimer Frucht (later known as Roberto Frucht) (August 9, 1906 – June 26, 1997) was a German-Chilean mathematician; his research specialty was graph theory and the symmetries of ...
Rodolfo Stange
General Rodolfo Stange Oelckers (b.
General Rodolfo Stange Oelckers (b.
Rosa Markmann
Rosa Markmann Reijer de González Videla (July 30, 1907 – June 12, 2009) was the Chilean First Lady from 1946 to 1952, during the presidency of her husband, Gabriel González Videla.
Rosa Markmann Reijer de González Videla (July 30, 1907 – June 12, 2009) was the Chilean First Lady from 1946 to 1952, during the presidency of her husband, Gabriel González Videla.
Samuel Teuber
José Samuel Teuber Coser is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for Chilean Primera División club O'Higgins as striker.
José Samuel Teuber Coser is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for Chilean Primera División club O'Higgins as striker.
Sebastián Keitel
Sebastián Keitel Bianchi is a Chilean sprinter who competed mostly in the 200 metres.
Sebastián Keitel Bianchi is a Chilean sprinter who competed mostly in the 200 metres.
Sergio Livingstone
Sergio Roberto "Sapo" Livingstone Pohlhammer, affectionally called Sapito Livingstone, is a former Chilean goalkeeper, considered the first great footballer in the country's history, w...
Sergio Roberto "Sapo" Livingstone Pohlhammer, affectionally called Sapito Livingstone, is a former Chilean goalkeeper, considered the first great footballer in the country's history, w...
Sigrid Alegría
Sigrid Alegría Conrads (born June 18, 1974 in Rostock, German Democratic Republic) is a Chilean television actress.
Sigrid Alegría Conrads (born June 18, 1974 in Rostock, German Democratic Republic) is a Chilean television actress.
Tomás Hirsch
Tomás René Hirsch Goldschmidt (born July 19, 1956) is a leftist Chilean politician and businessman.
Tomás René Hirsch Goldschmidt (born July 19, 1956) is a leftist Chilean politician and businessman.
Uranía Haltenhoff
Uranía Haltenhoff Nikiforos is a pageant titleholder, was born in Tocopilla, Chile on October 14, 1967.
Uranía Haltenhoff Nikiforos is a pageant titleholder, was born in Tocopilla, Chile on October 14, 1967.
Óscar Hahn
Óscar Arturo Hahn Garcés is a Chilean writer and poet.
Óscar Arturo Hahn Garcés is a Chilean writer and poet.