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Juan Gómez Millas

1900 – 1987

Chilean politician and educator

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Lived 1900 – 1987 (aged 86). Juan Gómez Millas was a Chilean politician, teacher and pedagogue.

Juan Gómez Millas (; July 18, 1900 – March 16, 1987) was a Chilean politician and educator.

In 1925, he was accepted as a professor of universal history from the Pedagogical Institute. Years later, he became director of the Institute of History and Geography at the same university, where he devoted himself to promoting ideas for change in education in Chile. In 1931, he was appointed general secretary of the organization. During his administration, he created the Editorial Universitaria and Welfare Department. He would later be elected Dean of the Faculty of Education.

Gómez Millas was founder of the far-right political party , which existed from 1943 until 1945. Gómez Millas aligned the party with Nazism and Fascist Italy. The party dissolved after the end of WWII.

In 1952, he was appointed Minister of Education by President Ibáñez, a position he was a year before he was elected rector of the University of Chile. During his presidency, which lasted until 1963, the university opened its regional headquarters.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Chile, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Colegio San Ignacio, Instituto de Humanidades Luis Campino
Positions held
Rectora of the University of Chile, Minister of Education of Chile
Employers
University of Chile
Also known as
Juan Gomez Millas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan Gómez Millas?

Chilean politician and educator (1900-1987)

When was Juan Gómez Millas born?

Juan Gómez Millas was born on 18 July 1900 in Santiago.

When did Juan Gómez Millas die?

Juan Gómez Millas died on 16 March 1987 in Maitencillo.

What was Juan Gómez Millas's occupation?

Juan Gómez Millas was a politician, teacher and pedagogue.

What nationality was Juan Gómez Millas?

Juan Gómez Millas was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan Gómez Millas

· Wikidata: Q5576242

· DBpedia: Juan Gómez Millas

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