Emilio Daroch
Emilio Daroch | |
|---|---|
| Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy | |
| In office 1947–1948 | |
| President | Gabriel González Videla |
| Preceded by | Vicente Merino Bielich |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Torres Hevia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1891 |
| Died | 1961 (aged 69–70) |
| Education | Arturo Prat Naval Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Chile |
| Branch/service | Chilean Navy |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
Emilio Daroch Soto (1891–1961) was a Chilean naval officer who served as Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Navy from 1947 to 1948.[1]
Biography
Daroch pursued a career as an officer in the Chilean Navy, eventually attaining the rank of vice admiral. By 1934, as a captain, he briefly served as chief of the Navy General Staff.[2] He later attained flag rank and served as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Fleet from March 1941 until April 1942.[3]
In 1947, Daroch succeeded Vice Admiral Vicente Merino Bielich as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy under President Gabriel González Videla.[4] During his tenure, the Navy organized its first major expedition to the Chilean Antarctic, with Daroch appointing Captain Federico Guesalaga Toro to command the expedition.[5]
Daroch remained Commander-in-Chief until 1948, when he was succeeded by Vice Admiral Carlos Torres Hevia. He died in 1961.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Vicealmirante Emilio Daroch Soto" (in español). Archivo y Biblioteca Histórica de la Armada de Chile. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
- ↑ Memoria del Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (in español). Ministerio de Defensa Nacional. 1934. Search this book on
- ↑ "Contralmirante Emilio Daroch Soto asume el mando de la Escuadra" (in español). Archivo y Biblioteca Histórica de la Armada de Chile. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
- ↑ "Los Comandantes en Jefe de la Armada de Chile" (in español). Chilean Navy. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
- ↑ "La primera campaña antártica y fundación de la base Soberanía, hitos de nuestra historia polar". Revista de Marina (in español). Retrieved 2 October 2026.
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