Frei (Montalva), Eduardo

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Frei (Montalva), Eduardo (1911–82) Chilean statesman, president (1964–70). In 1964, he defeated Salvador Allende to become the first Christian Democrat leader of Chile. Frei's ambitious package of reforms, including the nationalization of Chile's copper industry and the redistribution of land and wealth, floundered amid economic recession. In 1970, Frei was defeated by Allende. His son, Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle, also served as president (1993–2000).

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