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Gerardo Varela
Chilean lawyer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gerardo Victorino Varela Alfonso (born 15 June 1963) is a Chilean politician and lawyer.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Varela and the second or maternal family name is Alfonso.
Quick Facts Minister of Education, President ...
Gerardo Varela | |
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![]() Official portrait (2018) | |
Minister of Education | |
In office 11 March 2018 – 9 August 2018 | |
President | Sebastián Piñera |
Preceded by | Adriana Delpiano |
Succeeded by | Marcela Cubillos[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-06-15) 15 June 1963 (age 61) Santiago, Chile |
Political party | Close to centre-right |
Spouse | Elena Barros |
Children | Four |
Parent | Esperanza Alfonso (mother) |
Relatives | Pedro Enrique Alfonso (grandfather) |
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Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
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