José Navarro Tobar

José Navarro Tobar was a Chilean teacher of history, freemason and political figure who served briefly as Minister of Public Education and later as Ambassador to Costa Rica during the first months of the military government led by General Augusto Pinochet.
Navarro taught history at the Escuela Militar del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, where he developed most of his professional career. He was initiated into Freemasonry at the Franklin Lodge No. 27 on 25 October 1943.
Following the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, he was appointed Minister of Public Education on 12 September 1973, becoming—alongside Gonzalo Prieto Gándara—one of the only civilians in the first cabinet of the newly formed Military Junta. His tenure lasted until 27 September 1973.
Shortly thereafter, on 14 October 1973, he was designated Ambassador of Chile to Costa Rica. Upon taking the post, he stated to La Nación that he was eager to serve his country abroad and valued the active Chilean community present in Costa Rica.
Navarro was married and had two children.