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, politician
José Manuel Balmaceda Fernández (1840–1891), politician and President of Chile
Emilia de Toro de Balmaceda, First Lady of Chile
José Vicente Balmaceda Fernández (1845–1920), politician and soldier
José María Balmaceda Fernández (1846–1899), politician and minister
José Elías Balmaceda Fernández (1849–1917), politician and minister
José Rafael Balmaceda Fernández (1850–1911), politician and minister
José Exequiel Balmaceda Fernández (1851–1887), politician and diplomat
José Daniel Balmaceda Fernández (1861–1905), politician
Pedro Balmaceda Toro (1868–1889), poet and editor
Carlos Balmaceda Saavedra (1879–1958), politician and minister
Enrique Balmaceda Toro (1880–1962), politician and minister
Ernesto Balmaceda Bello (1888–1906), diplomat and murder victim
Raúl Marín Balmaceda (1907–1957), politician
