Fernando Schott
Fernando Schott | |
|---|---|
| Consul General of Chile in Munich | |
| In office 1984–1986 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 15 May 1973 – 11 September 1973 | |
| Constituency | 23rd Departmental Group |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1920 |
| Died | 15 April 2007 (aged 86) |
| Political party | |
| Spouse(s) | Heidi Eccarius (div.) Ingrid Stolzenbach (m. 1952) |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (B.Sc) |
| Occupation | Politician Businessman |
| Profession | Economist |
Fernando Otto Schott Schenck (6 May 1920 – 15 April 2007) was a Chilean businessman, economist and politician. He served as Deputy for the 23rd Departmental Group (Osorno and Río Negro) in 1973, until his mandate was interrupted by the 1973 Chilean coup d'état.
He was also Consul General of Chile in Munich from 1984 to 1986.
Biography
[edit]The son of Alberto Schott Schlicht and Marta Emilia Scheuch Grebe, he studied at the German Institute of Osorno and later at the Bernardo O'Higgins Military School, where he became a Reserve Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. He then studied commercial engineering (economics and business) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, obtaining his degree in 1946 with maximum distinction.
After graduation, he returned to Osorno to join the family business, «Molino Schott», as executive and partner. He later became general manager of the Asociación de Molineros de Chile and, from 1974 to 1975, he served as general manager of the Sociedad de Fomento Fabril (SOFOFA). He was also a founding partner and president of the Clínica Alemana de Santiago.
Political career
[edit]Originally a member of the Liberal Party, Schott became a founding member of the National Party in 1966, serving as provincial president in Osorno.
In the 1973 elections he was elected Deputy for the 23rd Departmental Group (Osorno and Río Negro), obtaining the highest vote in Osorno. His functions were cut short by the coup of 11 September 1973. During his brief term, he joined the Permanent Committees on Mining and on Housing and Urbanism.
In 1987, he was one of the founders of National Renewal (RN).
Diplomatic activity
[edit]In 1979, due to his knowledge of German language and culture, he was appointed honorary consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Osorno. Between 1984 and 1986 he was Chilean Consul General in Munich.
Other activities
[edit]Schott was director of the German Institute, member of the board of the Lutheran Church, director of the Olimpia Sports Club, and honorary member of the Araucanía University Student Center. In 1997 he received the Carlos Anwandter Medal from the Chilean-German League.
He died in Santiago on 15 April 2007. In April 2007, the Chamber of Deputies of Chile paid tribute to his memory.