Sebastián Barja
Sebastián Barja (born 20 April 1922) is a Chilean industrial entrepreneur and politician who served as Deputy for the 14th Departamental Group between 1956 and 1957, replacing the late Deputy José María Muñoz.
Early life and aviation career
Sebastián Barja was born in Santiago on 20 April 1922, the son of Sebastián Barja and Concepción Blanco. He married Silvia Espinoza, with whom he had three children.
He studied at the Liceo Blanco Encalada de Talca. Barja dedicated himself to industrial activity in Linares, where he owned the “El Almendro” wheat mill.
He served as both alderman (regidor) and later as Intendant of Linares, the latter appointment issued on 13 November 1958.
An active civil aviator, he earned his brevet at the Linares Air Club in 1947, where he became a member and partner. He also served as president of the Spanish Sports Club (Club Deportivo Español) and was a member of the Club de La Unión in Linares.
Political career
Barja was a member of the Agrarian Labor Party.
He became Deputy for the 14th Departamental Group (Linares, Loncomilla and Parral) during the 1953–1957 legislative period, assuming office on 18 July 1956 after the death of Deputy José María Muñoz on 13 March 1956. He served until the end of the constitutional term on 15 May 1957.