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(Professor) Diego Barros Arana was a distinguished Chilean historian who made significant contributions to the field of historiography in Chile during the 19th century. His most notable achievement was the publication of the General History of Chile, a comprehensive work spanning over 300 years of the nation's history in 15 volumes. Barros Arana, of Basque descent, also served as an educator, holding key positions at the Instituto Nacional and the University of Chile. His professional endeavors in academia, politics, and diplomacy left a lasting impact on Chilean historical scholarship.
