Iris Fontbona Timeline
Iris Fontbona was widowed in 2005 and her family's Forbes ranking rose to 35th in March 2026 23.
Full nameIris Balbina Fontbona González
NationalityChile
Known forMatriarch of Chile's Luksic family, owner of Antofagasta and Quiñenco
1942 or 1943: born
Sources differ on the year; she is reported to be from Antofagasta 12.
- 1943 · BORNBorn in Chile (sources give 1942 or 1943)
- 2005 · MILESTONEHer husband Andrónico Luksic Abaroa dies
- 2015 · MILESTONEDonates CL$3.1 billion to the Chilean Telethon, a record at the time
- 2025 · MILESTONERanked 70th on Forbes with $28.1 billion
- 2026 · MILESTONEForbes ranks the family 35th with $52.6 billion in March; $42.78 billion on the real-time list in October
About 1963: marriage
She marries Andrónico Luksic Abaroa at about 20 2.
2005: widowed
Her husband dies and she becomes head of the family's interests 2.
2015: Telethon record
She donates CL$3.1 billion to the Chilean Telethon 2.
2025: 70th on Forbes
$28.1 billion 1.
March 2026: 35th on Forbes
$52.6 billion, up 35 places 3.
October 2026: 47th in real time
$42.78 billion on 20 October 1.
Frequently asked questions
In 2005.
She rose from 70th in 2025 to 35th in March 2026 and stood 47th on the real-time list on 20 October 2026.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Wikipedia, Iris Fontbona, 1 Jan 1970, Dates
2 Powerbase, Iris Fontbona, 20 Oct 2026, Forbes history
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