Hugo Tirado
Hugo Tirado | |
|---|---|
| Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy | |
| In office 16 October 1970 – 3 November 1970 | |
| President | Eduardo Frei Montalva |
| Preceded by | Fernando Porta |
| Succeeded by | Raúl Montero |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Arturo Prat Naval Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Chile |
| Branch/service | Chilean Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chilean Fleet |
Hugo Tirado Barros was a Chilean naval officer who briefly served as Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Navy in 1970.[1]
Biography
Tirado pursued a career as an officer in the Chilean Navy and eventually attained flag rank. In December 1968, while holding the rank of rear admiral, he succeeded Fernando Porta as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Fleet.[2]
On 16 October 1970, Tirado succeeded Porta as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy during the final weeks of the presidency of Eduardo Frei Montalva. His tenure lasted only a few weeks, ending on 3 November 1970. He was succeeded by Admiral Raúl Montero Cornejo.[3]
References
- ↑ "Los Comandantes en Jefe de la Armada de Chile" (in español). Chilean Navy. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
- ↑ "Nuevo Comandante en Jefe de la Armada" (PDF). Revista de Marina (in español). 1968.
- ↑ Tromben Corbalán, Carlos (1993). "Los Comandantes" (PDF). Revista de Marina (in español) (2).
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