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Larraín family

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The Larraín family is an influential Chilean family of Basque origin. Their members include prominent aristocratic politicians and businessmen. The Larrain family first arrived in Chile more than 450 years ago, and they have been part of Chile's history ever since. The Larrain family form part of a group of families commonly referred to as the 'double-RRs', surnames which include two RRs.

Family origins

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The first Larraín to set foot in Chile was the president of the Royal Audience of Quito, Santiago de Larraín y Vicuña in the 17th century.

The family stem from two branches: Santiago de Larraín y Vicuña ("The Marquises" branch) and Martín José de Larraín Vicuña, nephew of the former ("The eight hundred").

Prominent members

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Other members of the Larraín family are:

References

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  1. ^ "Familia Larraín | www.genealog.cl". www.genealog.cl. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
  2. ^ "Reseña Biográfica Pablo Larraín Tejada - Miembros del Congreso Nacional de Chile - Historia Política - Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile". www.bcn.cl. Retrieved 2017-08-06.

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