Gustavo Jirón

Gustavo Jirón Latapiat (23 May 1896 – 29 March 1973) was a Chilean physician and politician.

He served as a Senator representing the 4th Provincial Group, Santiago (1941–1949).

Early life and education Jirón studied medicine at the University of Chile, where he obtained the degree of surgeon in 1919.

Medical and academic career He practiced medicine at the Hospital San Vicente de Paul and developed an academic career at the University of Chile, serving as professor of anatomy and Secretary of the Faculty of Medicine.

He later became president of the Medical Society of Chile. In recognition of his professional career, he was awarded the Gold Medal by the Medical College of Chile in 1971.

Political career Jirón was affiliated with the Radical Party until 1947, when he resigned and joined the Radical Doctrinal Party (PRDo).

In 1941, he was elected Senator for the 4th Provincial Group (Santiago), serving until 1949. During his tenure, he was a member of the Permanent Committees on Public Education and on Hygiene, Public Health and Social Assistance, and served as substitute member of the Permanent Committee on Foreign Relations and Trade.

Death Gustavo Jirón Latapiat died on 29 March 1973 at the age of 76. At the time of his death, his son, physician Arturo Jirón, was serving as Minister of Health under President Salvador Allende.