José María Muñoz

José María Muñoz San Martín (25 May 1898 – 13 March 1956) was a Chilean cavalry officer, equestrian instructor, farmer, and politician who served as Deputy for the 14th Departamental Group until his death in office in 1956.

Biography José María Muñoz was born on 25 May 1898, the son of José Antonio Muñoz and Elcira San Martín. He married María Inés Muñoz Parada in Santiago on 18 July 1931.

He studied at the Bernardo O'Higgins Military School, becoming a cavalry officer and equestrian instructor. He retired with the rank of Major. After leaving the military, he dedicated himself to agricultural activity in Parral and later in San Carlos.

Muñoz died in Santiago on 13 March 1956, while still serving in Congress.

Political career Muñoz was a member of the Agrarian Labor Party.

He was elected Deputy for the 14th Departamental Group (Linares, Loncomilla and Parral) for the 1953–1957 legislative term, serving on the Permanent Committee on National Defense.

Following his death in office, he was replaced by Sebastián Barja Blanco, who assumed the seat on 18 July 1956.