Patricio Carvajal
Vice Admiral Patricio Carvajal Prado (16 July 1916 – 15 July 1994), was a Chilean admiral, several times Minister and one of the principal leaders of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état that ousted President Salvador Allende.
Patricio Carvajal | |
|---|---|
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| Defense Minister of Chile | |
| In office 15 December 1982 – 11 March 1990 | |
| President | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Washington Carrasco Fernández |
| Succeeded by | Patricio Rojas |
| In office 11 September 1973 – 3 July 1974 | |
| President | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Orlando Letelier |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Bonilla |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile | |
| In office 3 July 1974 – 20 April 1978 | |
| President | Augusto Pinochet |
| Preceded by | Ismael Huerta |
| Succeeded by | Hernán Cubillos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patricio Carvajal Prado 16 July 1916 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 15 July 1994 (aged 77) Santiago, Chile |
| Resting place | Parque del Recuerdo |
| Spouse(s) | Teresa Carvallo |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Chile |
| Branch/service | Chilean Navy |
| Years of service | 1931–1990 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
Military career
He joined the navy in 1931, where he was a classmate of future Admiral José Toribio Merino, and together they were commissioned as ensigns in 1935. In 1941, he was promoted to lieutenant; in 1950, to captain and in 1955, to commander. Carvajal was an artillery specialist. In 1958, he was commissioned to study anti-submarine warfare. In 1960, was the commander of the training-ship Esmeralda. In 1966, was designed as Naval Attache to London. Since 1967, he was the Navy Chief of Staff. In 1973, he was the Armed Forces General Chief of Staff.
Cabinet minister
Following the coup, he was appointed as Minister of Defense in 1973 and again from 1983 to 1990. He was also Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1974 to 1978. Carvajal committed suicide after a long bout with cancer.[1]
References
- Staff report (July 16, 1994). Patricio Carvajal, Ex-Chile Official, 76. New York Times
External links
- Christian, Shirley (July 14, 1986) Helms, In Chile, Denounces U.S. Envoy. New York Times
- List of Defense Ministers of Chile
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Orlando Letelier |
Minister of Defense 1973–1974 |
Succeeded by Oscar Bonilla |
| Preceded by Ismael Huerta |
Minister of Foreign Affairs 1974–1978 |
Succeeded by Hernán Cubillos |
| Preceded by Washington Carrasco Fernández |
Minister of Defense 1982–1990 |
Succeeded by Patricio Rojas |