Julio Canessa

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Lieutenant General Julio Canessa Roberts (b. March 19, 1925) is a Chilean military and political figure. He was a member of the Government Junta that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, representing the Army. He was also a designated Senator between 1998 and 2006.

General Canessa was Army Vice Commander-in-chief and a member of the Government Junta in 1986. In 1998, he was designated Senator after a nomination from the National Security Council. The positions of the Designated Senators were eliminated at the Constitutional Reforms of 2004.

Political offices
Preceded by César Benavides	Member of Government Junta 1985-1986	Succeeded by Humberto Gordon