Engelberto Frías
Chilean politician (1916–2004)
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Engelberto Frías Morán (31 January 1916 – 17 June 2004) was a Chilean lawyer and politician.[1]
- National Party
(1966–1973) - Republican Party
(1982–1987) - Alliance of the Center Party
(1988–1990)
Engelberto Frías | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1969 – 15 May 1973 | |
| Constituency | 7th Departamental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1916 |
| Died | 17 June 2004 (aged 88) |
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| Spouse | Edith Cabrera Muñoz |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Chile |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
A member of the National Party, he served as Deputy for the 7th Departamental Group during the XLVI Legislative Period (1969–1973).[1]
Early life
Born in La Ligua in 1916, he was the son of Carlos Frías Castro and Guillermina Morán Gost. He studied at the Instituto Nacional Jose Miguel Carrera, and later at the Academia de Humanidades before graduating as a lawyer from the University of Chile.[1]
He married Edith Cabrera Muñoz, with whom he had five children.[1]
Career
Frías held positions in Polla Gol and the Instituto de Desarrollo Agropecuario (INDAP). He was also Governor of the Lions Club District and an active member of the Club de la Unión, the Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, and the Club Domingo Fernández Concha.[1]
He was elected Deputy for the 7th Departamental Group in the 1969 elections, serving until 15 May 1973.[1]
During the 1980s, he participated in the editorial area of the newspaper Fortín Mapocho and later joined the Republican Party. He was subsequently a member of the Alliance of the Center Party (PAC).[1]
Honors
On 20 July 2004, he received posthumous honors in the Senate of the Republic.[2]