Manuel Magalhaes
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Manuel Magalhaes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1949 – 15 May 1973 | |
| Constituency | 3rd Departamental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1911 Inca de Oro, Chile |
| Died | 1 November 1996 (aged 85) Copiapó, Chile |
| Political party | Radical Party |
| Spouse | Norma Chaves |
| Children | One |
| Alma mater | University of Chile (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Dentist |
Manuel Josías Eduardo Magalhaes Medling (14 August 1911 – 1 November 1996) was a Chilean dentist and politician affiliated with the Radical Party.
He served as a Deputy for Atacama Province for five consecutive terms between 1945 and 1965, and also held the post of mayor of Vallenar for 16 years.
In addition to his parliamentary work, he was active in civic life as a member of the fire brigade and the Masonic Order. In recognition of his contributions to the Huasco Province, the Hospital of Huasco was inaugurated in 1967 under his name.