José María Muñoz
José María Muñoz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1953 – 13 March 1956 | |
| Constituency | 14th Departamental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1898 Chile |
| Died | 13 March 1956 (aged 57) Santiago, Chile |
| Party | Agrarian Labor Party |
| Spouse | María Inés Muñoz |
| Children | Yes |
| Occupation | Army officer; equestrian instructor; farmer; politician |
José María Muñoz San Martín (25 May 1898 – 13 March 1956) was a Chilean cavalry officer, equestrian instructor, farmer, and politician who served as Deputy for the 14th Departamental Group until his death in office in 1956.[1]
Biography
José María Muñoz was born on 25 May 1898, the son of José Antonio Muñoz and Elcira San Martín.[1] He married María Inés Muñoz Parada in Santiago on 18 July 1931.[1]
He studied at the Bernardo O'Higgins Military School, becoming a cavalry officer and equestrian instructor. He retired with the rank of Major.[1] After leaving the military, he dedicated himself to agricultural activity in Parral and later in San Carlos.[1]
Muñoz died in Santiago on 13 March 1956, while still serving in Congress.[1]
Political career
Muñoz was a member of the Agrarian Labor Party.[1]
He was elected Deputy for the 14th Departamental Group (Linares, Loncomilla and Parral) for the 1953–1957 legislative term, serving on the Permanent Committee on National Defense.[1]
Following his death in office, he was replaced by Sebastián Barja Blanco, who assumed the seat on 18 July 1956.[1]