Abraham Oyanedel Urrutia (25 May 1874 in Copiapó – 29 January 1954) was chief justice of the Supreme Court of Chile, who served as acting President of the provisional government of Chile in 1932.[1] He was appointed following the resignation of Bartolomé Blanche, as an alternative to installing another military regime.[1][2] Assured by Oyanedel that the provisional government would hold elections and protect foreign interests, on 21 October 1932, the United States and Great Britain extended recognition to the government of Chile for the first time since the June coup against Juan Esteban Montero.[3]
Abraham Oyanedel Urrutia | |
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| President of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 1932–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Javier Angel Figueroa |
| Succeeded by | Humberto Trucco |
| Acting President of Chile | |
| In office October 2, 1932 – December 24, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Bartolomé Blanche |
| Succeeded by | Arturo Alessandri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1874 Copiapó, Chile |
| Died | January 28, 1954 (aged 79) Chile |
| Spouse | Emma Grebe Castañó |
| Alma mater | University of Chile |
Early life and education
editHe studied law at the Universidad de Chile in Santiago, and in 1897 received his law degree. During the 1891 Chilean Civil War, Oyanedel fought for the Congressional army.[citation needed]
Career
editIn 1927, he was appointed a member of the Supreme Court of Chile, and served as Chief Justice. On October 2, due to the garrison revolts in Antofagasta and Concepción, Blanche resigned his power to Oyanedel. Nearly all of Oyanedel's work was to convene the general elections, which were won by Arturo Alessandri for his second term in office. Oyanedel handed over the presidential power on Christmas Day, December 24, 1932. Oyanedel had led the country for 82 days from the position of Vice President of the Republic.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b "From Other Lands". The Pathfinder. 15 October 1932. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Fernández, Manuel Salas (January–June 2009). "El Exilio de Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Visto a Través de Su Archiveo (1931–1937)". Academia Chilena de la Historia (in Spanish). ProQuest 612891052. Retrieved 19 August 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Washington and London Recognize Chile; Santiago Pledges Safety of Foreigners". New York Times. Associated Press. ProQuest 99796622. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
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