Rafael Vives
Chilean politician (1892–1957)
Rafael Vives Vives (23 February 1892 – 17 August 1957) was a Chilean merchant and Liberal Party politician. He served as a deputy for the 7th Departamental Grouping of Santiago (3rd District) for three consecutive terms between 1945 and 1957.
Biography
He was born in Santiago on 23 February 1892, the son of Juan Agustín Vives Solar and Adela Vives Bravo. He completed his primary education at the Seminario de Santiago.
He was the uncle of Christian Democrat politician and former Santiago councillor Rafael Agustín Gumucio.
He worked as a merchant for "Besa y Compañía" from 1908 to 1917, later dedicating himself to the importation of automobile accessories. He was partner in "Chilena de Autos Ltda." and "Chilean Autos Ltda.", importers of Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles.
He married Gabriela Honkart Flores on 3 December 1916, with whom he had two children.
Political career
A member of the Liberal Party, he ran in the 1924 Chilean municipal elections, being elected as councilman (regidor) of the Municipality of Santiago for the 1924–1927 period. He served as second mayor of the municipality and belonged to the Santiago Neighborhood Board for six years.
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