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Frei (Montalva), Eduardo (1911–1982)| Chilean president 1964–70. Elected as the only effective anti-Marxist candidate, he pursued a moderate programme of ‘Chileanization’ of US-owned copper interests. His regime, characterized by social reform, was plagued by inflation and labour unrest, but saw considerable economic development. |
| Frei split with the Conservatives 1938 to help found the Falanga Nacional, an anti-fascist Social Christian party, which joined forces with the Social Christian Conservatives 1957. He was elected to the Chilean senate in 1949 and again in 1957. He was a shrewd opposition leader, arguing for reform within a democratic framework. |
| He gained a place in the senate in 1973 and maintained his position as head of the New Christian Democratic Party until its suspension by the military in 1977. |
| He was born and educated in Santiago. As well as a politician, he was also a publicist and a writer. |
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