Tomás Irribarra facts for kids
Tomás Edison Irribarra de la Torre (born May 19, 1935 – died December 25, 2020) was an important person from Chile. He was a lawyer, which means he helped people with legal problems and understood the law. He was also a politician, which means he worked to serve the public and make decisions for his community. Tomás Irribarra was a member of the Radical Party of Chile, a political group in his country.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Tomás Irribarra de la Torre was born in Quirihue, a town located in Chile. He grew up there and later became a lawyer. Lawyers study laws and help people with legal issues, like understanding their rights or solving disagreements.
His Work as a Politician
Tomás Irribarra spent many years working in politics, helping the people of Chile. He held different important jobs during his career.
Serving in the Chamber of Deputies
From 1969 to 1973, Tomás Irribarra was a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile. This is like a big meeting group where elected people from different parts of the country work together. They discuss and create new laws for the whole country. Being a deputy means you represent the people who voted for you and speak for their needs.
Mayor of Quirihue
Tomás Irribarra also served as the Mayor of Quirihue, his hometown, two different times. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are in charge of local services, like schools, roads, and public safety.
- His first time as Mayor was from 1992 to 1996.
- He became Mayor again later, from 2008 to 2012.
This shows he was dedicated to his community and wanted to help it grow and improve.
Later Years
Tomás Irribarra de la Torre passed away on December 25, 2020, in Quirihue, the same town where he was born. He was 85 years old. He is remembered for his long service as both a lawyer and a politician in Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Tomás Irribarra para niños
