Sebastián Melo
Sebastián Melo Hermosilla (20 January 1882 – 24 January 1939) was a Chilean lawyer and politician who served as a deputy of the Republic until his death in office.
Biography
Melo Hermosilla was born on 20 January 1882. He qualified as a lawyer on 9 September 1904 and devoted his professional life to legal practice.
Political career
He was a member of the Radical Party of Chile.
He was elected deputy for the 17th Departmental Grouping (Tomé, Concepción, Talcahuano, Yumbel and Coronel) for the 1937–1941 legislative period. During his term, he served on the Standing Committee on Labor and Social Legislation.
Melo Hermosilla died in office in Concepción on 24 January 1939. Following his death, Armando Alarcón del Canto was sworn in as his replacement on 10 May 1939.