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Raúl Rettig

1909 – 2000

Chilean politician

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Lived 1909 – 2000 (aged 90). Raúl Rettig was a Chilean diplomat, politician and lawyer.

Raúl Rettig Guissen (16 May 1909, in Temuco – 30 April 2000, in Santiago), was a Chilean politician and lawyer.

A member of the Radical Party, between 1938 and 1940 he served as undersecretary of the interior and, later, at the foreign affairs ministry. He was elected to the Senate in 1949. During the Unidad Popular government of President Salvador Allende, he served as ambassador to Brazil until the coup d'état of 11 September 1973.

During the early days of the government of Patricio Aylwin, he was appointed to chair the National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation, a truth commission set up to examine human rights violations committed under the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The commission's final report, known as the Rettig Report, was published on 9 February 1991.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Concepción, University of Chile
Positions held
Senator of Chile, Ambassador
Also known as
Raul Rettig

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Raúl Rettig?

Chilean politician (1909-2000)

When was Raúl Rettig born?

Raúl Rettig was born on 16 May 1909 in Temuco.

When did Raúl Rettig die?

Raúl Rettig died on 30 April 2000 in Santiago.

What was Raúl Rettig's occupation?

Raúl Rettig was a diplomat, politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Raúl Rettig?

Raúl Rettig was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raúl Rettig

· Wikidata: Q1486796

· DBpedia: Raúl Rettig

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