Federico Brito
Federico Brito Salvo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 1 July 1942 – 15 May 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Elías Montecinos |
| Constituency | 21st Departmental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 August 1905 |
| Died | 21 December 1969 (aged 64) |
| Party | Radical Party |
| Spouse | Olga Ciudad Vásquez |
| Alma mater | University of Chile (LL.B) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Federico Brito Salvo (22 August 1905 – 21 December 1969) was a Chilean lawyer and parliamentarian who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies between 1942 and 1945.[1][2]
Biography
Brito Salvo was born in Quilaco, Chile, on 22 August 1905. He was the son of Desiderio Brito Osses.[1]
He was educated at the Liceo de Hombres of Concepción and studied law in the same city, qualifying as a lawyer in 1929.[1]
He married Olga Ciudad Vásquez, with whom he shared his family life until his death in Santiago on 21 December 1969.[1]
Political career
Brito Salvo was a member of the Radical Party. He served as a municipal councillor (regidor) of the Municipality of Temuco between 1939 and 1942.[1]
Following the death of Deputy Elías Montecinos Matus in April 1942, Brito Salvo stood as a candidate in the complementary election to fill the vacant seat. By judicial ruling dated 1 July 1942, he was declared elected, defeating Liberal Party candidate Juan Silva Pinto.[1]
He subsequently served as Deputy for the 21st Departmental Group —Temuco, Imperial and Villarrica— for the remainder of the 1941–1945 legislative term. During his tenure, he served on the Standing Committees on Finance, and on Agriculture and Colonization.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Federico Brito Salvo – BCN Parliamentary Biography". Library of the National Congress of Chile.
- ^ "Sesión Ordinaria Nº24, Mociones" (PDF). Library of the National Congress of Chile. Retrieved 20 February 2026.