Person

Eduardo Frei Montalva

1911–1982 · 20th century

Eduardo Frei Montalva was a founder of Chile's Christian Democratic Party and president from 1964 to 1970. His 'Revolution in Liberty' expanded land reform, organised peasant unions and acquired a majority stake for the state in the large copper mines. After 1973 he became a critic of the military regime of Augusto Pinochet.

Eduardo Frei Montalva
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