Jorge de la Fuente
Jorge De la Fuente | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1953 – 15 May 1957 | |
| Constituency | 10th Departamental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 April 1911 Llico, Chile |
| Died | 3 August 1996 (aged 85) Talca, Chile |
| Party | |
| Spouse | Blanca Rosa Luco |
| Children | Yes |
| Occupation | Farmer; politician |
Jorge de la Fuente Marchant (30 April 1911 – 3 August 1996) was a Chilean farmer and politician who served as Deputy for the 10th Departamental Group (San Fernando and Santa Cruz) from 1953 to 1957.[1]
Biography
Jorge de la Fuente was born in Llico on 30 April 1911, the son of Máximo de la Fuente and Clorinda Marchant.[1] He married Blanca Rosa Luco Parada in Villa Alegre on 29 August 1940.[1]
He dedicated himself to agricultural activities.[1]
He served as Intendant of O’Higgins, appointed on 5 November 1952, resigning on 23 February 1953, and later acting as interim Intendant from 9 March 1953.[1]
De la Fuente died in Talca on 3 August 1996.[1]
Political career
Originally a member of the Agrarian Labor Party, he later joined the Christian Democratic Party, to which he belonged until his death.[1]
He was elected Deputy for the 10th Departamental Group (San Fernando and Santa Cruz) for the 1953–1957 legislative term, serving on the Permanent Committee on Labour and Social Legislation.[1]
He was also Mayor of Vichuquén for two terms.[1]