Oscar Schnake
Óscar Schnake | |
|---|---|
| Secretary General of Socialist Party of Chile | |
| In office 1933–1939 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 May 1899 Galvarino, Chile |
| Died | (aged 76) Santiago, Chile |
| Political party | Socialist Party (1933–1976) |
| Spouse | Gabriela Contreras Barrenechea |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Physician |
Oscar Alex Enrique Schnake Vergara (11 June 1899 – 24 April 1976) was a Chilean politician and physician. He was a founder member of the Chilean Socialist Party and close to President Pedro Aguirre Cerda (1938–1941).
He has been described as one of the notorious leaders of the Chilean social democracy.
His wife, Gabriela Contreras de Schnake, was mayor of Santiago Centro in the early 1940s.