Episode 3 of 3
Naming in Honor of President Montt
- When
- 12 February 1853
- Where
- Reloncaví Sound
The city was named after Manuel Montt, President of Chile, who initiated the German immigration program.
The city was named after Manuel Montt, who served as President of Chile between 1851 and 1861. Montt was the political figure who set in motion the German immigration that populated the region, leading to the city's establishment.
Sources
- Puerto Montt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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