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Juan Esteban Montero
President · Chile

Juan Esteban Montero

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Serving as Chilean president during the Depression-era crisis.

Economic programme

Born
12 February 1879
Birthplace
Santiago
Died
25 February 1948

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Juan Esteban Montero

Chilean lawyer and Radical politician whose presidency ended in a military coup in 1932.

Early life

Law

Studied at the University of Chile and qualified as a lawyer in 1901 before teaching civil and Roman law.

Career

  1. 1931

    Interior ministry

    Joined the government during a period of political upheaval.

  2. 1931

    Election

    Won the presidency with broad party support.

  3. 1932

    Coup

    Was overthrown on 4 June.

Public service

Economic programme

Pursued austerity amid falling reserves, inflation and widespread discontent.

Beyond politics

Family

Married Graciela Fehrman Martínez and had four children.

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