Oscar Commentz
Chilean parliamentarian (1905–1952)
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Oscar Commentz Vaccaro (15 October 1905 – 21 March 1952) was a Chilean liberal politician and business executive.[1]
Oscar Commentz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1945 – 15 May 1949 | |
| Constituency | 12th Departmental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 October 1905 |
| Died | 21 March 1952 (aged 46) |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Graciela Dussaillant Grossetete |
| Profession | Business executive |
Biography
Commentz Vaccaro was born in Santiago, Chile, on 15 October 1905. He was the son of Alfredo Commentz and Emilia Vaccaro.[1]
He studied at the Instituto Nacional, Instituto Santiago, and the Instituto Superior de Comercio.[1]
He worked as a clerk at the Banco Alemán and later at Williamson Balfour y Compañía, where he was responsible for the company’s agency in San Fernando. He managed the properties and estates of Alejandro Dussaillant and administered the Casablanca Vineyard and the estates Santa Graciela and El Radal, all located in Lontué. He was also the owner of the estate San Javier de Petero in the commune of Lontué.[1]
He married Graciela Dussaillant Grossetete; the couple had no children.[1]
Political career
Commentz Vaccaro was a member of the Liberal Party and served for several years as President of the Liberal Assembly of Molina. At the local level, he was a municipal councillor of Molina between 1941 and 1944, and later served as mayor until his election to Congress.[1]
He was elected Deputy for the 12th Departmental Group —Talca, Lontué and Curepto— for the 1945–1949 term. During his parliamentary service, he served as a replacement member of the Standing Committees on Roads and Public Works, and Social Medical Assistance and Hygiene. He was also a full member of the Standing Committees on Agriculture and Colonization, and on Industries.[1]