Armando Montes

Armando Montes Velasco (born 1 December 1893) was a Chilean agriculturist and politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

Early life and career He was born in San Fernando, Chile, on 1 December 1893, the son of Alejandro Montes Solar and Hortensia Velasco.

He married Graciela Montes Montes in Santiago on 2 August 1919; they had eight children.

He studied at the San Luis English College of Limache.

He devoted himself to agricultural activities and operated the “La Estrella” estate in San Javier.

Political career He was a member of the Conservative Party and served on its general board.

He was councillor and mayor of the Municipality of Nancagua between 1914 and 1917. Years later, he was elected councillor and mayor of the Municipality of Villa Alegre from 1933 to 1936.

He was a candidate for deputy in 1932.

He was elected deputy for the 21st Departamental Grouping of Llaima, Imperial and Temuco for the 1926–1930 legislative period. During his term, he served on the Commissions of Roads and Public Works and of Hygiene and Public Assistance.

Other activities He was a member of the Winegrowers' Union of San Javier and the surrounding area.

He was also a member of the National Agriculture Society (SNA) and represented it in the provinces of Valdivia, Cautín, and Osorno in 1928.

He belonged to the San Javier Club and the Domingo Fernández Concha Club.