Background
Isidora Zegers was born in Madrid, Spain. She studied voice, harp guitar, piano and composition in Paris, France, then moved to Chile in 1823 with her father, who had been hired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Isidora Zegers was born in Madrid, Spain. She studied voice, harp guitar, piano and composition in Paris, France, then moved to Chile in 1823 with her father, who had been hired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
She is known for her contributions to Chilean culture during the 19th century. Zegers married twice. She had two children from her marriages, including Chilean lawyer and politician Jorge Huneeus Zegers (1835-1889).
In 1852 Zegers was named honorary president of the National Academy of Music.
In 1826 she founded the Philharmonic Society of Santiago. In addition, she contributed to charities as a singer and organizer of musical events.
Because of a painful illness, she moved to the city of Copiapó in 1862, seeking a better climate for her health. She died on 17 July 1869.