Luis Corvalán
Chilean educator and politician
Born
1916
109 years ago
Died
July 21st, 2010
14 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Chile
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A prominent figure in Chilean politics, this individual played a significant role in the Communist Party of Chile. His political career included serving as a member of the National Congress after the election of Salvador Allende in 1970. Following the military coup in 1973, he faced imprisonment and later went into exile. Despite these challenges, he remained active in politics and continued to advocate for social justice and workers' rights until his passing in 2010.
Served as a congressman during Allende's presidency
Advocated for social justice and workers' rights
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