José Tomás Reyes Vicuña (6 October 1914–6 January 1986) was a Chilean politician and architect who served as President of the Senate of Chile.[1]

Tomás Reyes
President of the Senate of Chile
In office
17 August 1966 – 27 December 1966
Preceded byJuan Luis Maurás
Succeeded bySalvador Allende
In office
1 June 1965 – 3 August 1966
Preceded byHermes Ahumada (Provisional)
Succeeded byJuan Luis Maurás
Member of the Senate of Chile
In office
15 May 1965 – 11 May 1973
Succeeded byEduardo Frei Montalva
Constituency4th Departamental Agrupation (Santiago)
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile
In office
15 May 1949 – 15 May 1965
Constituency7th Departamental Agrupation (Santiago)
Intendant of Santiago
In office
1944–1947
Personal details
Born(1914-10-06)6 October 1914
Santiago, Chile
Died6 January 1986(1986-01-06) (aged 71)
Santiago, Chile
Political party
SpouseRaquel Vergara Mackenna
ChildrenSix
Parent(s)Tomás Reyes Prieto
Ana Luisa Vicuña
Alma materPontifical Catholic University of Chile
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionArchitect

Professional Development

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In the professional area, he had an outstanding career with several public competitions, winning bids for constructions such as the Consistorial of the Municipality of Ñuñoa, the Padre Hurtado exercise house, the San Ignacio School on Pocuro Avenue, among others. He performed essential works in residential neighbourhoods, the Banco de Chile, Los Leones, the Balneario de Tejas Verdes, and private residences in the capital, Concepción and Chillán.

He was also vital abroad, as in the conception and execution of the Loyola Novitiate in Panama. On the other hand, he dedicated himself to agricultural activities in the family estate "El Rancho de San José" in the Colchagua area.

References

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  1. ^ Huneuus, Carlos (24 August 2015). "Recordando a Ignacio Balbontín: estrategias activas y pasivas en la DC". El Mostrador. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
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