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Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1937) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Sorroza.
Quick Facts 27th President of Ecuador, Vice President ...
Lizardo García Sorroza | |
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| 27th 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 | (1844-04-26)26 April 1844 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | 29 May 1937(1937-05-29) (aged 93) Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Political party | Radical Liberal Party |
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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.
- 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.
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.
- 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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