# Carlos Dávila

_Chilean diplomat, journalist and politician (1887-1955)_

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> Carlos Gregorio Dávila Espinoza was a Chilean political figure, journalist, chairman of the Government Junta of Chile in 1932, and secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) from 1954 until his death in 1955.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 September 1887 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Los Ángeles ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P19))
- **Died:** 19 October 1955 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P570))
- **Place of death:** Washington, D.C. ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Chile ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P27))
- **Occupation:** journalist; diplomat; politician; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P106))
- **Political party:** Socialist Party of Chile ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P102))
- **Education:** University of Chile; University of Santiago ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P69))
- **Spouse:** Herminia Arrate ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P26))
- **Positions held:** General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (31 July 1954 – 19 October 1955); President of Chile (16 July 1932 – 13 September 1932); ambassador of Chile to the United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P39))
- **Awards:** Maria Moors Cabot Prizes ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970#P166))

## Questions

**When was Carlos Dávila born?**  
Carlos Dávila was born on 15 September 1887 in Los Ángeles.

**What positions has Carlos Dávila held?**  
Positions held by Carlos Dávila include: General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (1954–1955); President of Chile (1932–1932); ambassador of Chile to the United States.

**Where did Carlos Dávila study?**  
Carlos Dávila was educated at University of Chile, University of Santiago.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Carlos Dávila](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_D%C3%A1vila) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q11970](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11970) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Carlos Dávila Espinoza (1927).jpg by Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Chile. (CC BY 2.0 cl)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carlos_D%C3%A1vila_Espinoza_(1927).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Carlos Dávila". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/carlos-davila. Retrieved 10 November 2026.