Luis Rudloff
Luis Rudloff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1926 – 15 May 1930 | |
| Constituency | 22nd Departamental Grouping |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1881 |
| Spouse | Juana Roepke |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Luis Rudloff Luisa Schmidt |
| Occupation | Industrialist, politician |
Luis Segundo Rudloff Schmidt (born 10 April 1881) was a Chilean industrialist and politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.[1]
Early life and education
He was born in Valdivia on 10 April 1881, the son of Luis Rudloff and Luisa Schmidt.[1]
He married Juana Roepke in Valdivia in 1906; they had five children: Gertrudis, Luis, Ilse, Ursula, and Ernesto.[1]
He studied at the German Institute of Valdivia and Valparaíso. He also undertook technical studies in Germany and the United States.[1]
Business career
He was managing partner and industrial technician of the firm Rudloff Hermanos y Compañía, which operated several industries, including the “Ideal” ulmo tanning extract factory, a tannery, and the Rudloff shoe factory established in Valdivia, Isla Teja.[1]
The company also owned steamship and launch enterprises and acted as agent for insurance companies La Chilena Consolidada, La Previsora, and La Comercial.[1]
He operated the estates El Salto, Las Quemas, El Trébol, Chanco, and Huellaco, and served as director of Laboratorio Geka S.A.[1]
Political career
He was elected deputy for the 22nd Departamental Grouping of “Valdivia, Villarrica, La Unión and Río Bueno” for the 1926–1930 legislative period.[1] During his term, he served on the Commissions of Industry and Commerce and of Labor and Social Welfare.[1]
Other affiliations
He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Chamber, Mutual Association of Industrialists, Commercial League of Valdivia, German Club, and Valdivia Club.[1]