Arturo Merino Benítez

Deceased Person

1888 – 1970

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Who was Arturo Merino Benítez?

Arturo Merino Benítez, was an aviator with rank of Commodore, and the founder of both the Chilean Air Force and LAN Chile the national airline. Chile's largest airport is named in his honour, Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. His parents were Pedro Merino Feliú and Clorinda Benítez Labbé. He died from a stroke at age 82, his remains are at the Cementerio General de Santiago.

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Born
May 17, 1888
Lived in
  • Chillán
Died
1970

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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