Manuel Galilea Widmer

Manuel Galilea Widmer (born 26 August 1928) is a Chilean politician who served as deputy.

Political career He was born in Traiguén on May 27, 1928, the son of Manuel Galilea García and Bena Widmer Berthet. He married Pamela Dussaillant Benítez, and they had five children.

Galilea completed his primary and secondary education at the Alliance Française in Traiguén, and later in Santiago at Colegio San Ignacio and The Grange School. After finishing school, he entered the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, where he graduated as an agricultural engineer in 1949. Later, in 1952, he undertook specialization courses in the United States.

After graduating, he dedicated himself to his profession on the Quino estate located in Traiguén. He was engaged in business activities in the areas of agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing, and hunting.

He began his political activities when he joined the Christian Democratic Party. In 1969, he was elected mayor of Traiguén, a position he held until 1971.