Carlos Dávila

Chilean diplomat, journalist and politician (1887-1955)

Carlos Gregorio Dávila Espinoza (September 15, 1887 – October 19, 1955), was a Chilean politician and journalist. He was the Chairman of Government Junta of Chile in 1932, and Secretary General of the Organization of American States from 1954 until his death in 1955.

Carlos Dávila
Secretary General of the Organization of American States
In office
1954 – October 19, 1955
Preceded byAlberto Lleras Camargo
Succeeded byJosé Antonio Mora
Provisional President of Chile
In office
July 8, 1932 – September 13, 1932
Preceded byHimself
(Junta government)
Succeeded byBartolomé Blanche
President of Government Junta of Chile
In office
June 16, 1932 – July 8, 1932
Preceded byArturo Puga
Succeeded byHimself
(non-Junta government)
Personal details
Born
Carlos Gregorio Dávila Espinoza

(1887-09-15)September 15, 1887
Los Ángeles, Chile
DiedOctober 19, 1955(1955-10-19) (aged 68)
Washington D.C., United States
NationalityChilean
Political partySocialist Party
Spouse(s)
(m. 1929; died 1941)

Frances Adams Moore
(m. 1950)

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