Ramón Barros Luco
1835–1919 (age 84)
Biography
Ramón Barros Luco, a lawyer of careful deliberation, shaped early public policy as he rose through Chile's political life and eventually served as president during a period of expanding infrastructure.
He promoted legal reforms with civility and sought to keep the republic stable, leaving a legacy of consensus-building that is honored by those who visit his resting place at Santiago General Cemetery.