Héctor Tellez

Héctor Téllez Schwerter (born 22 November 1922) is a Chilean lawyer and politician, member of the Christian Democratic Party (Chile).

He served as Deputy for the 24th Departmental District (Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, Maullín, Calbuco, Aysén, Coyhaique and Chile Chico) in the legislative period 1965–1969.

Biography He was born in Santiago on 22 November 1922, the son of Indalicio Téllez and Jovita Schwerter.

He studied at the Colegio San Ignacio. After completing his secondary education, he entered the Law program first at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and later at the University of Chile, graduating as a lawyer in 1950.

After obtaining his degree, he practiced law and joined the Colegio de Abogados of Valdivia. Between 1956 and 1962, he served as a local police judge in Maullín. In addition, he worked as a teacher of Civic Education and Political Economy at Colegio San Javier and at the Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción in Puerto Montt.

Political career He joined the Christian Democratic Party, beginning his political activity within its ranks.

In 1965, he was elected Deputy for the 24th Departmental District (Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, Maullín, Calbuco, Aysén, Coyhaique and Chile Chico), serving during the XLV Legislative Period (1965–1969).