Actividades de los vascos y sus descendientes en Chile

Publication year:

2003

Publication place:

Donostia-San Sebastián

ISBN:

84-8419-932-0

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Summary

The Basques occupy an important place in Chilean life: 35% of deputies and senators are of Basqueorigin, their influence is felt in the Chilean aristocracy (Club de la Union) and in the ecclesiastic hierarchy. Theirmain sectors of activity are, among others, the leather and bread industries, agriculture and wines.