Chilean army officer and political figure (1877-1960).
Born November 3rd, 1877 in Linares. [ref]
Died April 28th, 1960 at 82 years old in Santiago (liver cancer). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche