About Hugo León
Lived 1924 – 1996 (aged 71). Hugo León was a Chilean businessperson.
Hugo Roberto León Puelma (1 December 1924 – 8 October 1996) was a Chilean civil engineer, business executive and guild leader. He served as Minister of Public Works from 1975 to 1979.
Biography León Puelma was born in Santiago to Adolfo León Entralá and Elisa Puelma Cruchaga.
He completed his primary and secondary education at the Internado Nacional Barros Arana and later pursued civil engineering at the University of Chile, graduating in 1949 with a specialization in hydraulics.
After leaving the ministry, he served for two years as general manager of the Compañía de Petróleos de Chile (Copec).
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Who was Hugo León?
Chilean businessperson
When was Hugo León born?
Hugo León was born on 1 December 1924 in Santiago.
When did Hugo León die?
Hugo León died on 8 October 1996.
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Hugo León was a businessperson.
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Hugo León was Chilean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo León. https://biography.guide/hugo-leon/
MLA: "Hugo León." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugo-leon/.
Chicago: "Hugo León." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugo-leon/.
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