Nicanor Ugalde
Nicanor Ugalde Godoy (1830 – 25 February 1903) was a Chilean lawyer, farmer and politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile and as Minister of Industry and Public Works under President José Manuel Balmaceda.
During the final weeks of Balmaceda's government, he also served as acting Minister of War and Navy.
Early life
Ugalde was born in Santiago in 1830 to Ramón Ugalde Velásquez and Dolores Godoy Ugalde. He studied at the Instituto Nacional and qualified as a lawyer on 27 December 1854. In addition to practicing law, he was involved in agriculture.
Political career
A member of the Liberal Party, Ugalde was elected deputy for Caupolicán for the 1885–1888 term and was reelected for the same constituency for 1888–1891. During his parliamentary career, he served on the Internal Police Commission and participated in the Conservative Commission during several congressional recesses.
In 1891, Ugalde was again elected deputy for Caupolicán to the Constituent Congress, serving from 15 April to 18 August. He was a member of its Commission on War and Navy.
Under President José Manuel Balmaceda, Ugalde was appointed Minister of Industry and Public Works on 20 May 1891 and remained in office until the fall of Balmaceda's government on 29 August. From 8 to 29 August, he concurrently served as acting Minister of War and Navy.
Ugalde was subsequently associated with the Liberal Democratic Party.
According to genealogical records, he died in Melipilla on 25 February 1903.