Lizardo García
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Sorroza.
Lizardo García Sorroza | |
|---|---|
| 17th President of Ecuador | |
| In office 1 September 1905 – 15 January 1906 | |
| Vice President | Alfredo Baquerizo |
| Preceded by | Leónidas Plaza |
| Succeeded by | Eloy Alfaro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1844年04月26日)26 April 1844 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | 29 May 1937(1937年05月29日) (aged 93) Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Political party | Radical Liberal Party |
Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1937) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.
Life
[edit ]García was born in Guayaquil. He founded the chamber of commerce of Guayaquil and was a member of the firefighters of his hometown. He married Carmen Coello Alvarez and the couple had a son and two daughters.
Political life
[edit ]- Minister of Finance in 1895[1]
- Senator for the province Guayas
- Vice President of the Senate
- Councilman of Guayaquil
Garcia was also a candidate in the presidential election of 1901, but lost to Leonidas Plaza.
Presidency
[edit ]Garcia was elected president in 1905, but only served for a few months. He was overthrown by the revolution led by Eloy Alfaro and was forced to leave office.
References
[edit ]- ^ Juan Maiguashca. "Historia y región en el Ecuador: 1830-1930". Flacso Ecuador.
- Lizardo Garcia Sorrroza. diccionariobiograficoecuador.com
- Official Website of the Ecuadorian Government about the country President's History [permanent dead link ]
- Cámara de Comercio Guayaquil
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| Preceded by | President of Ecuador 1905–1906 |
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