Carlos Haverbeck
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Carlos Haverbeck Richter (13 February 1894 – 23 September 1953) was a Chilean merchant, farmer and politician. He served as a senator of the Republic representing the ninth senatorial circumscription for three consecutive legislative periods between 1933 and 1953.[1]
Liberal Party (1945–1946)
Liberal Progressive Party (1946–1953)
Carlos Haverbeck | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 9 January 1933 – 15 May 1953 | |
| Constituency | 9th Circumscription |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1894 |
| Died | 23 September 1953 (aged 59) |
| Party | Radical Party (1933–1945) Liberal Party (1945–1946) Liberal Progressive Party (1946–1953) |
| Spouse | Inés Bischoff |
| Occupation | Farmer, merchant |
Biography
Professional career
He studied at the Liceo of Valdivia and at the German Institute of Valparaíso. He devoted himself to commerce and agricultural activities, beginning his professional career in the family firm Alberto Haverbeck e Hijo.[1]
He later became a partner in the company Haverbeck y Skalweit, which was subsequently reorganized as Naviera Haverbeck y Skalweit S.A..[1] His agricultural ventures were conducted through the Agrícola y Comercial Allipén company, which he owned jointly with his sister Elena.[1]
Political career
A member of the Radical Party from 1933, he served as second mayor of Valdivia in 1935.[1]
He was elected senator for the 9th provincial grouping of Valdivia and Chiloé for the 1933–1937 term, serving on the Public Works and Communications Committee.[1]
He was re-elected senator for the expanded constituency including Valdivia, Chiloé, Llanquihue, Aysén and Magallanes for the 1937–1945 term, during which he served on the standing Committee on Agriculture and Colonization.
In 1945 he joined the Liberal Party, and in 1946 the Liberal Progressive Party, remaining affiliated until its dissolution in 1953.[1]
He was again elected senator for the same constituency for the 1945–1953 term, serving once more on the Public Works and Communications Committee.[1]