Martín Zilic

Martín Nicolás Zilic Hrepic (born 22 April 1947) is a Chilean physician and former politician. While a student in the University of Concepción he participated in the November 18, 1971, meeting with Fidel Castro.^[1] During his time as Minister of Education^[2][3][4] he had to face the 2006 student protests in Chile.

Martín Zilic
Minister of Education
In office 11 March 2006 – 14 July 2006
Preceded by	Marigen Hornkohl
Succeeded by	Yasna Provoste
Intendant of the Bío-Bío Region
In office 11 March 1994 – 11 March 2000
Preceded by	Adolfo Veloso
Succeeded by	Jaime Tohá
Personal details
Born	(1974-04-22) 22 April 1974 (age 51) Calama, Chile
Political party	Christian Democratic Party
Spouse	María Soledad Viel de la Maza
Children	Three
Alma mater	University of Concepción (BA) Catholic University of Louvain (MA)
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Physician