Maximiano Errázuriz Valdés

Maximiano Errázuriz Valdés (29 January 1895 – 10 October 1950) was a Chilean lawyer, diplomat and conservative politician.

He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and later as a Senator representing Talca, Maule, Curicó and Linares between 1933 and 1949.

Early life and education Errázuriz was born in Santiago to Rafael Errázuriz Urmeneta and Elvira Valdés Ortúzar.

He pursued his studies in France and Italy, and later studied law at the University of Rome.

Diplomatic and professional career Errázuriz served as a member of the Chilean Embassy to the Holy See. In 1937, he presided over a Chilean commercial mission to the Far East.

In addition to his political activities, he engaged in philanthropic work related to education. He served as director of the Patronato de la Infancia and as vice-administrator of the Asilo Maternal.

He was also involved in agricultural and social organizations, being a member of the National Agricultural Society (SNA) and the Club de La Unión.

Political career Errázuriz joined the Conservative Party, serving as president of its Finance Commission in 1947.

He was first elected Deputy for San Felipe, Putaendo and Los Andes for the 1924–1927 constitutional period. His mandate was interrupted when Congress was dissolved on 11 September 1924 by decree of the Government Junta. During this period, he served as substitute member of the Permanent Committee on Foreign Relations and Worship.

He was re-elected Deputy for the reformed 5th Departmental District (Petorca, La Ligua, Putaendo, San Felipe and Los Andes) for the 1926–1930 term, serving on the Permanent Committees on Foreign Relations and Public Education.

In 1933, he was elected Senator for the 6th Provincial Group (Talca and Maule), serving until 1941. He was a member of the Permanent Committees on Public Education and on Mining and Industrial Development.

He was re-elected Senator for the reformed 6th Provincial Group (Curicó, Talca, Maule and Linares) for the 1941–1949 term. During this period, he served as substitute member of the Permanent Committees on Government, Mining and Industrial Development, and Public Works and Communications, and as full member of the Permanent Committee on Public Education.

Personal life Errázuriz married Rosario Edwards Matte, with whom he had three children. He was the grandfather of Maximiano Errázuriz Eguiguren.

Maximiano Errázuriz Valdés died on 10 October 1950.