Julio Valenzuela (1884 – 1972) was a Chilean industrialist and politician who served as member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Biography He was industrialist in the city of Rancagua and owner of the Molino Rancagua and the Mina El Inglés. He donated land for the Hogar Don Guanella and the Escuela Julio Valenzuela in Rancagua. He also donated land in 1921 for the construction of the Third Fire Company of the same city, of which he served as superintendent.
The present-day Población Valenzuela was built on land of a former vineyard he owned. He was relative and mentor of the poet Óscar Castro.
He studied at the Liceo de Rancagua.
Political career He was elected deputy for the 9th Departamental Grouping of Maipo, Rancagua and Cachapoal for the 1926–1930 period. He served on the War and Navy Commission and, as alternate member, on the Roads and Public Works Commission.
He was member of the Liberal Party.
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