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
President of the Supreme Court
In office
1932–1934
Preceded byJavier Angel Figueroa
Succeeded byHumberto Trucco
Acting President of Chile
In office
October 2, 1932 (1932-10-02) – December 24, 1932 (1932-12-24)
Preceded byBartolomé Blanche
Succeeded byArturo Alessandri
Personal details
Born(1874-05-25)May 25, 1874
Copiapó, Chile
DiedJanuary 28, 1954(1954-01-28) (aged 79)
Chile
SpouseEmma Grebe Castañó
Alma materUniversity of Chile

Early life and education

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He 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

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In 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

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  1. ^ a b "From Other Lands". The Pathfinder. 15 October 1932. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Washington and London Recognize Chile; Santiago Pledges Safety of Foreigners". New York Times. Associated Press. ProQuest 99796622. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
Political offices
Preceded by President of Chile
Acting

1932
Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by President of the Supreme Court
1932–1934
Succeeded by