José Francisco Gana Castro
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PresidentJosé Manuel Balmaceda
Preceded byFederico Errázuriz Echaurren
Succeeded byJosé Velásquez Bórquez
Preceded byEmilio Sotomayor Baeza
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| Minister of National Defense | |
| In office October 15, 1890 – March 29, 1891 | |
| President | José Manuel Balmaceda |
| Preceded by | Federico Errázuriz Echaurren |
| Succeeded by | José Velásquez Bórquez |
| Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army | |
| In office August 22, 1888 – September 4, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Emilio Sotomayor Baeza |
| Succeeded by | Marco Aurelio Arriagada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1828 |
| Died | August 7, 1894 (aged 66) |
| Alma mater | Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  July Monarchy Second French Republic Conservative Republic Liberal Republic |
| Branch |  French Army Chilean Army |
| Years of service | 1843 – 1891 |
| Rank | Divisional General |
| Battles/wars | War of the Pacific Chilean Civil War of 1891 |
José Francisco Gana Castro (February 19, 1828 - August 7, 1894) was the Chilean Minister of Defense from October 15, 1890, to March 29, 1891, as well as the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army from August 22, 1888, to September 4, 1891, and was a notable participant of the War of the Pacific before being exiled to Spain after the defeat of the Balmaceda Government. He was also one of the founders of the Mulchén throughout the planning of the foundations of the city.
