When was Gabriel González Videla born?

Gabriel González Videla was born on 22 November 1898 in La Serena.

What positions has Gabriel González Videla held?

Positions held by Gabriel González Videla include: President of Chile (1946–1952); president of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile; senator of Chile; ambassador of Chile to France.

Where did Gabriel González Videla study?

Gabriel González Videla was educated at University of Chile.

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Gabriel González Videla

ग्यसब्रिएल गोन्जालेस भिदेला

Chilean politician (1898–1980)

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Gabriel Enrique González Videla was a Chilean politician and lawyer who served as the 25th president of Chile from 1946 to 1952. He had previously been a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1930 to 1941 and senator for Tarapacá and Antofagasta from 1945 to 1946. A long-time member and leader in the Radical Party, he left the party in 1971 over its support for socialist president Salvador Allende. From 1973 until his death in 1980 he became an active participant in the government of Augusto Pinochet, acting as vice president of the Council of State from 1976 onwards. As vice president of the council, he helped draft the current Chilean constitution of 1980.

Quick facts

Born: 22 November 1898 wd
Place of birth: La Serena wd
Died: 22 August 1980 wd
Place of death: Santiago wd
Citizenship: Chile wd
Occupation: lawyer, diplomat, politician, ambassador, jurist wd
Political party: Radical Party wd
Education: University of Chile wd
Spouse: Rosa Markmann wd

Positions held wd

President of Chile (3 November 1946 – 3 November 1952)
president of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile
senator of Chile
ambassador of Chile to France

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Christ
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion

Questions

When was Gabriel González Videla born?: Gabriel González Videla was born on 22 November 1898 in La Serena.
What positions has Gabriel González Videla held?: Positions held by Gabriel González Videla include: President of Chile (1946–1952); president of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile; senator of Chile; ambassador of Chile to France.
Where did Gabriel González Videla study?: Gabriel González Videla was educated at University of Chile.

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