Lizardo García
Lizardo Garcia Sorroza | |
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27th President of Ecuador | |
In office September 1, 1905 – January 15, 1906 | |
Vice President | Alfredo Baquerizo |
Preceded by | Leónidas Plaza |
Succeeded by | Eloy Alfaro |
Personal details | |
Born |
Guayaquil, Ecuador | April 26, 1844
Died |
May 29, 1937 93) Guayaquil, Ecuador | (aged
Nationality | Ecuadorian |
Political party | Radical Liberal Party |
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Lizardo Garcia Sorrroza on a 2014 stamp of Ecuador
Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1937) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.
Life
García was born in Guayaquil. He founded the chamber of commerce of Guayaquil and was a member of the firefighters of his natal city.
Political life
- 1895 Minister for Economic Affairs
- Senator for the province Guayas
- Vicepresident of the Senate
- Councilman of Guayaquil
Garcia was also a candidate in the presidential election of 1901, but lost to Leonidas Plaza.
Presidency
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 the office.
References
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- Lizardo Garcia Sorrroza. diccionariobiograficoecuador.com
- Official Website of the Ecuadorian Government about the country President's History
- Cámara de Comercio Guayaquil
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Preceded by Leonidas Plaza |
President of Ecuador 1905–1906 |
Succeeded by Eloy Alfaro |
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