# John Williams Wilson

> John Williams Wilson, also known as Juan Guillermos, was an English-Chilean sailor and politician. Born in Bristol, he entered the newly founded Chilean navy in 1824 and rose to the rank of commander. He was appointed governor of Talcahuano (1849-1855). He supervised construction of Fuerte Bulnes in 1843, which the government intended for a settlement at the Strait of Magellan. Puerto Williams, founded in 1953, was named for the naval commander.

*Chilean Navy lieutenant, governor of Talcahuano (1798-1857)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Other
- **Born:** 1798
- **Died:** 1857-09-14
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 44.1 / 100
- **Momentum:** 3.8 / 100  (trend: RISING)
- **Historical depth:** 6.4 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 14.4 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 40.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 50.0 / 100

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