Eduardo King Caldichoury

Eduardo King Caldichoury (born 18 December 1937) is a Chilean lawyer and politician.

Early life and education Born in Río Bueno, King Caldichoury completed his primary education at the Public School of his hometown, and his secondary education at the Claudio Gay School and the Alianza Francesa in Osorno.

He earned his law degree from the University of Concepción on 14 January 1963.

Political career Initially a member of the Radical Party of Chile (reformist centre), King Caldichoury joined the rightist National Party in 1971.

In 1973, he was elected as a deputy for the 17th Departmental Grouping (Concepción, Tomé, Talcahuano, Yumbel and Coronel) for the 1973–1977 term.

He served on the Commission of Labor and Social Security. His parliamentary work was interrupted by the military coup and the subsequent dissolution of the National Congress on 21 September 1973.

Later activities After the coup, King Caldichoury became an active opponent of the military dictatorship. He was involved in the formation of the political party National Democracy of Centre, serving as its president from 9 April to 31 July 1991.