Lizardo García

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Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 29 May 1927) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.

Life

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 life

  • 1895 Minister for Economic Affairs
  • Senator for the province Guayas
  • Vicepresident of the Senate
  • Councilman of Guayaquil

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

Presidency

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 the office.

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Preceded by
Leonidas Plaza
President of Ecuador
1905-1906
Succeeded by
Eloy Alfaro
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