Carlos Follert Fleidl

Carlos Heinz Follert Fleidl (12 August 1918 – 17 February 1974) was a Chilean farmer, oenologist, and liberal politician. He was the son of Emilio Follert and Ida Fleidl, and was married to Lavinia Cox Solari.

Professional career Follert received his education at the German Institute and the Lyceum of Osorno. He was the owner of the *Aceite Industrial Sur* factory, and worked as a road contractor and agricultural producer, operating the estates “Pelleco,” “Michaicahuin,” and “Bellavista” in Osorno.

He also served as secretary of the Agricultural Dairy Cooperative of Osorno in 1948, contributing to the region's development of agro-industrial production and dairy infrastructure.

Political career A member of the Liberal Party, Follert began his political career in local government. He was elected municipal councilor (regidor) of the Municipality of Osorno between 1950 and 1953, and later served as mayor from 1953 to 1956.

In 1961 he was elected Deputy for the 23rd Departmental Grouping (Osorno and Río Negro) for the 1961–1965 legislative term, where he served on the Permanent Commission on Economy and Commerce. During his time in office, he worked on legislation promoting regional economic development and agricultural modernization.

In 1962 he traveled to several European countries to study industrial and cooperative management models that could be applied in southern Chile.

Other activities Follert was an active community leader and civic organizer. He was a member and director of the Aero Club in Osorno, third vice president of the Lions Club, and a member of both the Osorno Social Club and the Agricultural and Livestock Society of Osorno.

He was honorary president of the “García Hurtado de Mendoza” Shooting Club and of the Orphanage of Rahue, reflecting his involvement in both social and charitable initiatives within his community.