Eduardo Frei Montalva
28th President of Chile
In office November 3, 1964 – November 3, 1970
Preceded by	Jorge Alessandri
Succeeded by	Salvador Allende
Born	January 16, 1911 Santiago, Chile
Died	January 22, 1982 Santiago, Chile
Nationality	Chilean
Political party	Christian Democrat
Spouse	María Ruiz-Tagle Jiménez
Religion	Roman Catholic

Eduardo Nicanor Frei Montalva (1911–1982) was a Chilean political figure and president of Chile from 1964 to 1970. Image File history File links FreiMontalva. ... Flag of the President of Chile The President of Chile is both the chief of state and the head of government. ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez (May 19, 1896–August 31, 1986) was President of Chile from 1958 to 1964. ... Salvador Allende Gossens[1] (July 26, 1908 – September 11, 1973) was President of Chile from November 1970 until his suicide during the coup détat of September 11, 1973. ... is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Location of Santiago commune in Greater Santiago Coordinates: Region Santiago Metropolitan Region Province Santiago Province Foundation February 12, 1541 Government  - Mayor Raúl Alcaíno Lihn Area 1  - City 641. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Location of Santiago commune in Greater Santiago Coordinates: Region Santiago Metropolitan Region Province Santiago Province Foundation February 12, 1541 Government  - Mayor Raúl Alcaíno Lihn Area 1  - City 641. ... Politics of Chile Political parties in Chile Elections in Chile: President: 1925 - 1927 - 1931 - 1932 - 1938 - 1941 - 1946 - 1952 - 1958 - 1964 - 1970 - 1989 - 1993 - 1999 - 2005 The Christian Democratic Party of Chile (Partido Demócrata Cristiano de Chile) is a political party in Chile and governs as part of the... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Year 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Politics of Chile takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Chile is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. ... Flag of the President of Chile The President of Chile is both the chief of state and the head of government. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ...

Early life

Eduardo Frei was born in Santiago on January 16, 1911, the son of Eduardo Frei Schlinz, a Swiss born-German ethnic from Austria and Victoria Montalva Martínez. He studied his high school at the Instituto de Humanidades Luis Campino and attended law school at the Universidad Católica de Chile, graduating as a lawyer in 1933. He married María Ruiz-Tagle, and had 5 children. Satellite image of Santiago Santiago (full form Santiago de Chile) is the capital of Chile. ... is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) (Spanish Pontifical Catholic University of Chile) is one of Chiles oldest and most prestigious universities. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...

He began his political career in the Conservative Party, but was among a group of young men who founded their own party in 1938: the Falange Nacional. In 1957, the Falange became the Christian Democratic Party of Chile, and he became the undisputed leader. The Conservative Party (Partido Conservador) of Chile was one the principal Chilean political parties since its foundation in 1851 until 1949, when it broke apart. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Politics of Chile Political parties in Chile Elections in Chile: President: 1925 - 1927 - 1931 - 1932 - 1938 - 1941 - 1946 - 1952 - 1958 - 1964 - 1970 - 1989 - 1993 - 1999 - 2005 The Christian Democratic Party of Chile (Partido Demócrata Cristiano de Chile) is a political party in Chile and governs as part of the...

He was minister of Public Works in 1945, and senator in 1949. He ran for president in 1958 before being elected in 1964. That year he was elected with his “Revolución en Libertad” ("Revolution in Liberty") slogan by a large margin (56%), defeating Socialist candidate Salvador Allende who only received 39% of the vote, but who subsequently won the 1970 Chilean presidential election. Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... A senate is a deliberative body, often the upper house or chamber of a legislature. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... The Socialist Party of Chile (Spanish: Partido Socialista de Chile or PS) is a political party in Chile, and part of the ruling Coalition of Parties for Democracy coalition. ... Salvador Allende Gossens[1] (July 26, 1908 – September 11, 1973) was President of Chile from November 1970 until his suicide during the coup détat of September 11, 1973. ... A presidential election was held in Chile on 4 September 1970. ...

Administration

During the 1964 election, the CIA, fearing an Allende victory, moved to intervene in Chile's domestic affairs with the designation of US$3 million to be used in support of Frei's candidacy, mostly through means of planting anti-leftist political propaganda in the Chilean media. [1] 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Salvador Allende Gossens[1] (July 26, 1908 – September 11, 1973) was President of Chile from November 1970 until his suicide during the coup détat of September 11, 1973. ...

During Frei's administration many reforms were made in Chilean society. "Promoción Popular," (Social Promotion) "Reforma Agraria," (Agrarian Reform) "Reforma Educacional," (Education Reform) and "Juntas de Vecinos" (Neighborhood Associations) were some of his main projects. He also took measures to rationalise drug supply. The Chilean Pharmaceutical Policy was an attempt in the 1960s and 70s to introduce a rational National pharmaceuticals policy. ...

After Allende's 1970 victory, Frei became convinced of what he called a "totalitarian project" to impose a Communist tyranny. His Christian Democratic Party supported the Armed Forces intervention to remove Allende from office in 1973, after the Chamber of Deputies on August 22, 1973, accused Allende of violating the Constitution. In November 1974 Frei wrote a historic letter to Mariano Rumor, President of the International Christian Democrats, endorsing the Armed Forces intervention and denouncing what he alleged was an attempt by Allende to impose in Chile a Communist dictatorship.^{[citation needed]} Salvador Allende Gossens[1] (July 26, 1908 – September 11, 1973) was President of Chile from November 1970 until his suicide during the coup détat of September 11, 1973. ... Politics of Chile Political parties in Chile Elections in Chile: President: 1925 - 1927 - 1931 - 1932 - 1938 - 1941 - 1946 - 1952 - 1958 - 1964 - 1970 - 1989 - 1993 - 1999 - 2005 The Christian Democratic Party of Chile (Partido Demócrata Cristiano de Chile) is a political party in Chile and governs as part of the... Salvador Allende Gossens[1] (July 26, 1908 – September 11, 1973) was President of Chile from November 1970 until his suicide during the coup détat of September 11, 1973. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ...

Frei later became part of the opposition against the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship. Captain General Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte[1] (Valparaíso November 25, 1915–Santiago of Chile December 10, 2006) was dictator and President of Chile from 1973 to 1990. ...

Death

Frei died in Santiago, on January 22, 1982, after receiving surgery for a stomach illness. His death was attributed to an infection, septicaemia stemming from surgery. He is buried in the Cementerio General de Santiago. January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Sepsis (in Greek Σήψις) is a serious medical condition caused by a severe systemic infection leading to a systemic inflammatory response. ... Sculptures at the entrance of the Cementerio General de Santiago The Cementerio General de Santiago, Chile was established in 1820 after Chiles independence when Bernardo OHiggins inaugurated the Alameda de las Delicias along the old course of the Mapocho River. ...

As of 2007, his death is being investigated because of allegations by his family that he was poisoned by Pinochet's DINA. After Belgian researchers found mustard gas in Frei's body, the former president's family filed a lawsuit ^[1]. 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Captain General Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte[1] (Valparaíso November 25, 1915–Santiago of Chile December 10, 2006) was dictator and President of Chile from 1973 to 1990. ... Dina may refer to: A villBold textge in India where the Zafarnama was written A Sanskrit word meaning day An English spelling variation of Dinah, a Hebrew name. ... Airborne exposure limit 0. ...

Frei's eldest son, Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle, became president of Chile from 1994 to 2000. Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle (born June 24, 1942) was President of Chile from 1994 to 2000. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

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See also

• Frei family
• Tacnazo
• History of Chile

The Frei family of Chile is of Swiss origin, became politically influential during the 20th century, and has played and still plays a significant role in Chilean politics. ... Tacnazo insurrection (October 21, 1969) (Spanish: El Tacnazo) was a brief revolt of the Tacna armored regiment, led by General Roberto Viaux in what turned out to be a non-violent attempt against the government of Chilean President Eduardo Frei Montalva. ... Map of Chile This is the history of Chile. ...

External links

• Biography (Spanish)
• Chile 1964: CIA covert support in FREI election
• Steve Anderson Body of Chile's Former President Frei May Be Exumed, The Santiago Times, April 5, 2005
• Genealogical chart of Family Frei-Montalva