Manuel Barrenechea
Manuel Barrenechea | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1915 – 31 May 1921 | |
| Constituency | Taltal and Tocopilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1857 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 19 November 1929 (aged 72) Santiago, Chile |
| Party | Radical Party |
| Spouse | Virginia Robinson |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Chile |
| Profession | Physician |
Manuel J. Barrenechea Naranjo (23 September 1857 – 19 November 1929) was a Chilean politician and physician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile.
A member of the Radical Party, he represented Taltal and Tocopilla from 1915 to 1921. During his second term, from 1918 to 1921, he was a member of the Public Assistance and Worship Commission.
A physician by profession, he graduated from the University of Chile in 1881 and later studied ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology in the United States and Europe. He also promoted public health initiatives, including vaccination and the creation of a Ministry of Public Health.[1]
References
- ↑ "Manuel J. Barrenechea Naranjo — BCN Profile". Library of the National Congress of Chile. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
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