Alberto Matus
Chilean parliamentarian (1892–1969)
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Alberto Matus Chiessa (17 January 1892 – 10 July 1969) was a Chilean lawyer and democratic politician. He served as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies representing the Laja–Nacimiento–Mulchén constituency between 1941 and 1945.[1]
Alberto Matus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1941 – 15 May 1945 | |
| Constituency | 18th Departmental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 January 1892 |
| Died | 10 July 1969 (aged 77) |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Filomena Córdoba Sanhueza |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Biography
Matus Chiessa was born in Concepción, Chile, on 17 January 1892, the son of Matus Larrañaga and Magdalena Chiessa Orioli.[1]
He completed his early education in Temuco and later studied law at the University of Chile, where he qualified as a lawyer on 17 September 1930. His thesis was entitled De los títulos ejecutivos.[1]
He specialized in private law and served as a professor at the University of Chile. He was an active militant and leader of the Democratic Party.[1]
Between 1938 and 1939, he served as chargé d’affaires of the Chilean diplomatic mission in France.[1]
He married Filomena Córdoba Sanhueza.[1]
Political career
Matus Chiessa was elected Deputy for the 18th Departmental Group —Laja, Nacimiento and Mulchén— for the 1941–1945 legislative term.[1]
During his parliamentary service, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Constitution, Legislation and Justice.[1]