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Lizardo García

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Lizardo García Sorroza
17th President of Ecuador
In office
1 September 1905 – 15 January 1906
Vice PresidentAlfredo Baquerizo
Preceded byLeónidas Plaza
Succeeded byEloy Alfaro
Personal details
Born(1844-04-26)26 April 1844
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Died29 May 1937(1937-05-29) (aged 93)
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Political partyRadical Liberal Party

Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1937) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.

Life

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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

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Garcia was also a candidate in the presidential election of 1901, but lost to Leonidas Plaza.

Presidency

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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

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  1. ^ Juan Maiguashca. "Historia y región en el Ecuador: 1830-1930". Flacso Ecuador.
Political offices
Preceded by President of Ecuador
1905–1906
Succeeded by