The Balmaceda family of Chile became politically influential during the 19th century, and played a very significant role in Chilean politics. The Balmaceda family is of Basque descent. They are members of the Castilian-Basque aristocracy in Chile.
Manuel José de Balmaceda Ballesteros, politicianJosé Manuel Balmaceda Fernández (1840–1891), politician and President of ChileEmilia de Toro de Balmaceda, First Lady of ChileJosé Vicente Balmaceda Fernández (1845–1920), politician and soldierJosé María Balmaceda Fernández (1846–1899), politician and ministerJosé Elías Balmaceda Fernández (1849–1917), politician and ministerJosé Rafael Balmaceda Fernández (1850–1911), politician and ministerJosé Exequiel Balmaceda Fernández (1851–1887), politician and diplomatJosé Daniel Balmaceda Fernández (1861–1905), politicianPedro Balmaceda Toro (1868–1889), poet and editorCarlos Balmaceda Saavedra (1879–1958), politician and ministerEnrique Balmaceda Toro (1880–1962), politician and ministerErnesto Balmaceda Bello (1888–1906), diplomat and murder victimRaúl Marín Balmaceda (1907–1957), politician