Fernando Manterola

Fernando Manterola de la Fuente (1863 – 20 August 1910) was a Chilean lawyer and politician affiliated with the Radical Party. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1909 until his death in 1910, representing Angol, Traiguén, Mariluán and Collipulli.

Biography

Manterola was born in Valparaíso in 1863, the son of Benjamín Manterola Paramá and Elena de la Fuente González. He married Matilde Gillet, with whom he had children.

He studied law and was admitted to the bar on 15 May 1886 after completing a thesis entitled De la promesa de compra-venta. He subsequently practiced law in Valparaíso.

Outside his legal and political activities, Manterola was involved in several organizations in Valparaíso. In 1902, he served as director of the Sociedad de Ascensores Bella-Vista. He was also a director of the Sociedad de Instrucción Primaria and a founder of the Ateneo de Valparaíso.

Political career

A member of the Radical Party, Manterola was a founding member of the party's assembly in Valparaíso. He was elected deputy for Angol, Traiguén, Mariluán and Collipulli for the 1909–1912 legislative period. During his term, he served on the Legislation and Justice Committee.

Manterola died in Valparaíso on 20 August 1910, while still serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.