| Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea | |
|---|---|
| President of Ecuador | |
| In office May 24, 1981 – August 10, 1984 |
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| Vice President | León Roldós Aguilera (July 2, 1981 - August 10, 1984) |
| Preceded by | Jaime Roldós Aguilera |
| Succeeded by | León Febres Cordero |
| Vice President of Ecuador | |
| In office August 10, 1979 – May 24, 1981 |
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| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Blasco Peñaherrera Padilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1939 Chambo, Chimborazo |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Union |
| Spouse(s) | Margarita Pérez |
| Alma mater | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador |
| Religion | Catholic |
Luis Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea (born June 26, 1939 in Chambo, Chimborazo, Ecuador) is an Ecuadorian author and politician who served as President of Ecuador from 1981 to 1984.
In 1979, Hurtado was elected into office as the vice-president of President Jaime Roldós Aguilera. On May 24, 1981, Jaime Roldós Aguilera died in a plane crash. Hurtado succeeded Roldós Aguilera as President of Ecuador and served out the rest of his term.
In 1977, he authored an influential book on Ecuadorian politics titled El Poder Político en el Ecuador (English: Political Power in Ecuador).
Hurtado is a member of the Club of Madrid.[1]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Vacant |
Vice President of Ecuador 1979-1981 |
Succeeded by León Roldós Aguilera |
| Preceded by Jaime Roldós Aguilera |
President of Ecuador 1981-1984 |
Succeeded by León Febres Cordero |