Lizardo García

Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1937) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.

Lizardo Garcia Sorroza
27th President of Ecuador
In office
September 1, 1905  January 15, 1906
Vice PresidentAlfredo Baquerizo
Preceded byLeónidas Plaza
Succeeded byEloy Alfaro
Personal details
Born(1844-04-26)April 26, 1844
Guayaquil, Ecuador
DiedMay 29, 1937(1937-05-29) (aged 93)
Guayaquil, Ecuador
NationalityEcuadorian
Political partyRadical Liberal Party

Life

García was born in Guayaquil. He founded the chamber of commerce of Guayaquil and was a member of the firefighters of his hometown.

Political life

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 office.

References

  1. Juan Maiguashca. "Historia y región en el Ecuador: 1830-1930". Flacso Ecuador.
Political offices
Preceded by
Leonidas Plaza
President of Ecuador
1905–1906
Succeeded by
Eloy Alfaro
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