Hugo Castro Jiménez
Hugo Castro Jiménez | |
|---|---|
Hugo Castro Jiménez, circa 1971. | |
| Minister of Public Education | |
| In office 27 September 1973 – 16 May 1975 | |
| President | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | José Navarro Tobar |
| Succeeded by | Arturo Troncoso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1922 |
| Died | 24 July 2009 (aged 87) |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse | Gloria Arteagabeitia Cardone |
| Parent(s) | Alberto Castro and Ana Luisa Jiménez |
| Alma mater | Arturo Prat Naval Academy |
| Profession | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Chilean Navy |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
Hugo Castro Jiménez (1922 – 24 July 2009) was a Chilean naval officer who attained the rank of vice admiral and served as Minister of Public Education from 1973 to 1975 during the military government of General Augusto Pinochet.[1]
He was among the first senior officers of the Chilean Navy involved in the planning and execution of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état and was considered a close ally of Admiral José Toribio Merino.[1]
Life and naval career
Castro was born in 1922 to Alberto Castro and Ana Luisa Jiménez.[1] He graduated from the Arturo Prat Naval Academy and rose through the ranks of the Navy, serving as director of the Naval Academy, commander-in-chief of the Chilean Squadron, and national director of the Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine.[1]
He married Gloria Arteagabeitia Cardone.[1]
Role in the military government
Following the 11 September 1973 coup, Castro was appointed Minister of Public Education on 27 September 1973. His tenure coincided with the early consolidation phase of the military junta led by General Pinochet. He remained in office until 16 May 1975.[1]
He died in Santiago on 24 July 2009.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Anales de la República: Hugo Castro Jiménez". Anales de la República. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Vicealmirante Hugo Castro Jiménez". Mar de Chile. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2021.