Ernesto Hein
Chilean parliamentarian (1899–1968)
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Ernesto Hein Holmberg (26 April 1899 – 28 April 1968) was a Chilean farmer and liberal politician. He served as a deputy representing the constituencies of Aysén and Llanquihue during the 1933–1937 legislative period and was a member of the Liberal Party.[1]
Ernesto Hein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 21 May 1933 – 21 May 1937 | |
| Constituency | Aysén and Llanquihue |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 April 1899 |
| Died | 28 April 1968 (aged 69) |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Catharina Schlöpke Mera
(m. 1927) |
| Profession | Farmer |
Biography
Hein Holmberg was born in Puerto Montt to Wilhelm Hein, originally from Neustadt, and Gustavine Holmberg, from Hamburg. Both parents arrived in Chile during the War of the Pacific.[1]
He was educated at the Instituto Comercial de Valdivia in the city of Valdivia. He later devoted himself to agriculture and livestock farming, particularly sheep farming, and to wool production. He developed a significant textile enterprise, distributing its products as far as the Chilean capital.[1]
He married Catharina Schlöpke Mera in 1927.[1]
Political career
Hein Holmberg was a member of the Liberal Party. He served as mayor of the Municipality of Puerto Montt between 1932 and 1933.[1]
In 1933, he was elected Deputy for the constituencies of Aysén and Llanquihue for the 1933–1937 legislative period. During his term, he served on the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Colonization.[1]