Miguel Gallo Vergara (La Serena, 1793 - Chañarcillo, March 8, 1853) was a Chilean millionaire mining entrepreneur, politician and patriot.
He played a role in securing the independence of Chile, and was appointed to the board of judges for the territorial districts of the new country.
[1] Working with Juan Godoy, he was notable figure in the silver mining industry in Chile which took off in 1832.
[1] Miguel Gallo Vergara died suddenly in the town of Chañarcillo on March 8, 1853, leaving his vast fortune to his family.
Most sources claim March 8, 1842 as the date of his death,[1][4][5] but he was known to have served as a Deputy of the Republic representing Copiapó, Chañaral and Freirina from 1849 to 1852 as he succeeded Juan José Aldunate Larraín and was succeeded by José Francisco Gana Lópe.