Lizardo García
Lizardo García | |
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| President of Ecuador | |
| In office September 1, 1905 – January 15, 1906 | |
| Preceded by | Leónidas Plaza |
| Succeeded by | Eloy Alfaro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lizardo García Sorroza April 26, 1844 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | May 29, 1927 (aged 83) Quito, Ecuador |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1927) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.
Early life
[change | change source]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 career
[change | change source]- 1895 Minister for Economic Affairs
- Senator for the province Guayas
- Vicepresident of the Senate
- Councilman of Guayaquil
Presidency
[change | change source]Garcia was president only for a few months. He was overthrown by the revolution led by Eloy Alfaro and was forced to leave the office.