Esteban Sainz
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Alamiro Esteban Sainz Argomaniz (Santiago, 2 October 1912 – Viña del Mar, 28 December 1998) was a Chilean merchant and politician, member of the Radical Party.
Esteban Sainz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 1961–1965 | |
| Constituency | San Felipe, Petorca, and Los Andes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 October 1912 |
| Died | 28 December 1998 (aged 86) |
| Party | Radical Party |
| Spouse | Socorro Prieto Cabello |
| Parent(s) | Casimiro Sainz Marta Argomaniz |
| Alma mater | Liceo of Valparaíso |
| Occupation | Merchant, politician |
He served as Deputy of the Republic for San Felipe, Petorca and Los Andes between 1961 and 1965.[1]
Biography
Son of Casimiro Sainz and Marta Argomaniz. He studied at primary schools in Santiago and continued his secondary education at the Liceo of Valparaíso. After finishing his studies, he worked in commerce at the port city and later returned to Santiago, where he founded the company Sáinz y Compañía (1928–1939).
He married Socorro del Pilar Prieto Cabello in 1937.
A lifelong militant of the Radical Party, Sainz held several local offices before entering Congress. He served as Governor of the Los Andes Department from 1931 to 1936, contributing to local infrastructure and public welfare initiatives.
Parliamentary career
In the 1961 parliamentary elections, he was elected Deputy for San Felipe, Petorca and Los Andes, serving during the 1961–1965 legislative period. He took part in the Standing Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, where he promoted legislation related to transport, road construction, and regional development.