Sergio Crespo
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Sergio Crespo Montero (born 1920) was a Chilean politician, civil engineer, and military officer. He served as Minister of Agriculture of Chile in 1973 and as mayor of the commune of Lolol in 1983, appointed during the military regime.
Sergio Crespo | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 12 September 1973 – 11 July 1974 | |
| President | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Jaime Tohá |
| Succeeded by | Tucapel Vallejos |
| Mayor of Lolol | |
| In office 15 December 1983 – 30 August 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Palma Villagrán |
| Succeeded by | Luis Fernando Rojas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 July 1920 |
| Education | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile |
| Occupation | Politician, engineer, military officer |
Biography
Sergio Crespo Montero was born in Chépica, Department of Santa Cruz, Curicó Province, on 26 July 1920, the son of Vicente Crespo Dávila and Glicerina Montero Rojas.[1]
He studied at Colegio San Ignacio, the Seminary of Talca, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, where he obtained a degree in civil engineering in 1944. From that year onward, he worked independently in the construction sector. He also maintained agricultural activities in the Colchagua area as part of the family estate, which included the properties Las Arañas, San Juan, and Los Maitenes.[1]
In October 1963, he was elected as one of the vice presidents of the Frente Democrático Comunal de Lolol.[1]
A retired officer of the Chilean Air Force, he attained the rank of colonel. During his military career, he collaborated with Gustavo Leigh, who was later appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force by President Salvador Allende in August 1973.[1]
Although he was engaged in agricultural activities at his El Portezuelo estate at the time of the military takeover, the Government Junta appointed him Minister of Agriculture starting on 12 September 1973, a position he held until 11 July 1974.[2]
Subsequently, he served as Consul General of Chile in New York.[1]
During the military regime of Augusto Pinochet, he was appointed interim mayor of the commune of Lolol starting on 16 August 1983 and was later confirmed as the permanent holder of the position on 15 December of the same year, following the resignation of Carlos Palma Villagrán. He exercised the office until 30 August 1984.[1]
He died in Santiago.[1]