Gastón de Bove Olave

Gastón Darío da Bove Olave (16 September 1920 – 19 August 1995) was a Chilean builder and politician, member of the Radical Party.

He was born in Viña del Mar to Lorenzo da Bove Zanelli and Berta Olave Moreira. He married Raquel Agüero Bekhoff, and later, in second marriage, Sonia Zegers Fiel.

Education He studied at the Salesian College of Valdivia and at the Internado Nacional Barros Arana in Santiago.

Professional career He worked as a builder and entrepreneur in the field of public works. He was a partner in the firm De Bove Hnos., founded by his father, which specialized in the construction of roads, pavements, and bridges in the cities of Valdivia, Collipulli, Curicó, and Santiago, particularly in the district of Providencia.

Political career A member of the Radical Party, he was elected Deputy representing Valdivia, La Unión, and Río Bueno for the 1961–1965 legislative period. During his term, he served on the Permanent Commission on Public Works and Roads.