Augusto Rivera Parga

Augusto Rivera Parga (25 June 1883 – 3 November 1949) was a Chilean naval officer, civil engineer, and Radical Party politician. He was a senator of Chile between 1926 and 1932. He also held administrative positions such as Intendant of Concepción and Intendant of Santiago.

Early life and education Rivera Parga was born in San Fernando, Chile, on 25 June 1883, the son of Domingo Rivera Cruzat and Dolores Parga Olmos de Aguilera.

He studied at the San Fernando Lyceum and later entered the Naval School, from which he retired with the rank of second lieutenant.

He also served as a government commissioner in negotiations related to the acquisition of the Lebu–Los Sauces railway by the Chilean state.

During his time as senator and as Intendant, funds from the Concepción Lottery were allocated to support the University of Concepción and the reconstruction of public buildings.

Community involvement Rivera Parga was involved in civic and educational associations in Concepción, including the Sociedad de Instrucción Primaria.

Personal life and death Rivera Parga married Ana Parga Cuevas on 11 October 1906, they had seven children. He died in Santiago on 3 November 1949.