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Juan Luis Maurás
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President of the Senate of Chile
In office
3 August 1966 – 16 August 1966
Preceded by Tomás Reyes Vicuña
Succeeded by Tomás Reyes Vicuña
Member of the Senate
In office
15 May 1961 – 15 May 1969
President of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile
In office
6 April 1958 – 26 October 1958
Preceded by Héctor Alejandro Correa Letelier
Succeeded by Raúl Juliet Gómez
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
23 May 1956 – 15 May 1961
In office
15 May 1949 – 15 May 1953
Personal details
Born (1922-06-18)18 June 1922
Santiago, Chile
Died 22 November 2017(2017-11-22) (aged 95)
Antofagasta, Chile
Political party Radical Party
Alma mater University of Chile
Occupation politician
Profession lawyer

Juan Luis Maurás (born June 18, 1922 – died November 22, 2017) was an important Chilean lawyer and politician. He held very high positions in the Chilean government. He was the leader of the Senate in 1966 and the leader of the Chamber of Deputies in 1958.

Who Was Juan Luis Maurás?

Juan Luis Maurás was born in Santiago, Chile. He studied at the University of Chile and became a lawyer. Lawyers help people with legal problems and understand the laws of a country.

After becoming a lawyer, he decided to enter politics. Politics is about how a country is governed. Politicians are people who work in government.

His Political Career

Juan Luis Maurás was a member of the Radical Party. This was one of the main political groups in Chile. He served in the Chilean government for many years.

Member of the Chamber of Deputies

His first big role was as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. This is like one part of the country's parliament. He was a deputy from 1949 to 1953. He served again from 1956 to 1961.

As a deputy, he helped make laws for Chile. He represented the people who elected him.

President of the Chamber of Deputies

In 1958, Juan Luis Maurás became the President of the Chamber of Deputies. This means he was the leader of this important group. He held this position from April to October 1958.

The President of the Chamber of Deputies makes sure meetings run smoothly. They also help guide the law-making process.

Member of the Senate

Later, he became a member of the Senate. The Senate is the other main part of Chile's parliament. He served as a senator from 1961 to 1969.

Senators also help create and approve laws. They often focus on bigger, long-term issues for the country.

President of the Senate

In 1966, Juan Luis Maurás reached an even higher position. He became the President of the Senate. This is one of the most powerful political roles in Chile. He held this role for a short time in August 1966.

Leading the Senate means he was in charge of its meetings. He played a key role in the country's government at that time.

Later Life and Passing

Juan Luis Maurás lived a long life. He passed away on November 22, 2017. He was 95 years old when he died in Antofagasta, Chile.

He is remembered for his long career in public service. He helped shape laws and lead the government in Chile for many years.

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