Hernán Cubillos Leiva

Hernán Cubillos Leiva was a Chilean naval officer and diplomat who served as Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Navy from 1962 to 1964. He later served as Chilean ambassador to Brazil.

Biography

Cubillos pursued a career as an officer in the Chilean Navy and undertook professional training in the United Kingdom.

He subsequently held several senior positions within the institution, including Commander-in-Chief of the Second Naval Zone. He eventually attained flag rank and, on 5 November 1962, succeeded Leopoldo Fontaine as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy under President Jorge Alessandri.

Cubillos remained Commander-in-Chief until 1964, when he was succeeded by Jacobo Neumann. Following his naval career, he entered diplomatic service and represented Chile as ambassador to Brazil.

He was married to María Graciela Sallato. Their children included Hernán Cubillos Sallato, who served as Chilean minister of foreign affairs from 1978 to 1980.