Ulises Correa
Chilean politician (1893–1985)
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Ulises Correa Correa (9 September 1893 – 1 January 1985) was a Chilean farmer and Radical Party politician. He served three consecutive terms as a Senator (1941–1965) for the 6th Provincial Group (Curicó, Talca, Maule and Linares). He was also Mayor of Linares (1931–1935).
Ulises Correa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 15 May 1941 – 15 May 1965 | |
| Constituency | 6th Provincial Group |
| Mayor of Linares | |
| In office 1931–1935 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 September 1893 |
| Died | 1 January 1985 (aged 91) |
| Party | Radical Party |
| Spouse | Dolores Barros |
| Children | 9 |
| Parent(s) | Alcibíades Correa G. Elvira Correa |
| Education | Modern Institute of Talca |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Early life and family
Correa was born in Talca to Alcibíades Correa González and Elvira Correa Aránguiz. On 11 December 1916 he married Dolores del Carmen Barros, with whom he had nine children.
Education and professional career
He studied in Talca and at the Instituto Moderno. He worked as an officer of the Civil Registry in San Javier. Correa engaged in trade of national produce and in agriculture, managing the livestock estates "San Pedro" and "Peralillo" in Yerbas Buenas.
In 1945 he emigrated to Texas, United States, where he resided for a period.
Political career
Correa began his political trajectory in Linares, where he served as president of the Provincial Board and later as Mayor from 1931 to 1935.
He joined the Radical Party, and on 22 September 1938 he was appointed Intendant of Talca Province, a position he held until 31 August 1940.
In 1941 he was chosen as president of the Radical Party and in 1947 presided over the Radical Convention in Santiago.
He was subsequently elected Senator for three consecutive terms (1941–1965), representing the 6th Provincial Group (Curicó, Talca, Maule and Linares).
A member of the prestigious Club de La Unión, Correa remained a prominent figure in Chilean political and social life.
Death
Ulises Correa Correa died in Santiago on 1 January 1985, at the age of 91.