Arturo Merino Benítez

Arturo Merino Benítez
Arturo Merino Benítez

Arturo Merino Benítez, was an aviator with rank of Commodore, and the founder of both the Chilean Air Force (1930) and LAN Chile (1929) the national airline. Chile's largest airport was 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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Male
Date of Birth
May 17th, 1888
Age
138
Birth Place
Chile, Ñuble Region
Date of Death
May 2nd, 1970
Died Aged
81
Star Sign
Taurus
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