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Jerónimo Méndez
Leading Chile’s interim administration in 1941–42.
Presidential election
- Born
- 25 September 1887
- Birthplace
- Chañaral
- Died
- June 1959
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Chilean physician and Radical Party politician who headed the government after Pedro Aguirre Cerda’s death and oversaw the following election.
Early life
Medical education
Born in Chañaral, attended school in La Serena and qualified at the University of Chile in 1914. Specialised in ophthalmology.
Career
- 1924
Hospital leadership
Became director of Coquimbo’s hospital.
- 1933–1935
Municipal office
Served as mayor of Coquimbo.
- 1940
Senate
Represented Atacama and Coquimbo.
- 1941–1942
Interim leadership
Assumed the presidency’s duties after Aguirre Cerda died and called an election.
Public service
Presidential election
Oversaw the contest won by Juan Antonio Ríos.
Beyond politics
Family and civic work
Married Amelia Toyos Reales and had five children. Participated in civic associations and the administration of public enterprises.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Additional biographical or achievement source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Gobierno de la República de Chile. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.