José Aravena
Chilean politician (1930–1982)
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José Andrés Aravena Cabezas (24 October 1930 – 24 April 1982) was a Chilean politician affiliated with the Socialist Party of Chile. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile representing the 20th Departmental District—which included the communes of Angol, Collipulli, Traiguén, Victoria, and Curacautín—during the 1965–1969 legislative term. Prior to that, he served as a municipal councilor (regidor) in Angol from 1963 to 1965.[1][2]
José Aravena | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile | |
| In office 15 May 1965 – 15 May 1969 | |
| Constituency | 20th Departmental District (Angol, Collipulli, Traiguén, Victoria, Curacautín) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1930 |
| Died | 24 April 1982 (aged 51) |
| Party | Socialist Party of Chile |
| Spouse | Ana Amelia Toro |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and personal background
Professional career
From 1953 to 1959, he worked as an employee in the Directorate of Roads (Dirección de Vialidad) under the Ministry of Public Works.[1]
Political career
Aravena joined the Socialist Party of Chile and began his political career at the local level. He was elected to the municipal council of Angol in 1963 and served as a regidor until 1965.[1]
In the 1965 parliamentary elections, he was elected deputy for the 20th Departmental District. He served during the XLV Legislative Period of the National Congress of Chile, with his term spanning from 15 May 1965 to 15 May 1969.[1][2]