José María Urbina

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José María Mariano Segundo de Urbina Viteri (1808 - 1891) was President of Ecuador 13 July 1851 to 16 October 1856.

He was born in Quillon (Pillaro- Tungurahua) on March 19th, 1808, his primary education was given in his birthplace and the he entered to the Navy School in Guayaquil. He was notorious among his classmates from whom he obtains their friendship and consideration.

His behavior in the naval combat of Punta de Mapelo, rises him above the group because of his courage. He was the aide-camp of Juan Jose Flores. In his carrier he demonstrated his vocation reaching the decree of General of the Republic.

He held important charges as:

President of the Legislative Chamber, Deputy for the province of Guayas, Governor in Guayaquil, Charged of the business of Ecuador in Bogota, Supreme Chief from July 17th, 1851 to July 17th, 1852. He elaborates the sixth National Constitution. He was the President of Ecuador form 1852 to 1856. He abolished Indian and black slavery in Ecuador, on September 25, 1852.