List of heads of state of Ecuador
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The Constitutional President of the Republic of Ecuador serves as both the head of state
and head of government
of Ecuador
, is the highest political office in the country as the head of the executive branch of government. As per the Ecuadorian Constitution of 2008, the President can serve two four-year terms. Prior to that, the president could only serve one four-year term. The current President of Ecuador is Rafael Correa
, first elected in 2006. Correa was re-elected to a second term in April 2009, and sworn in on August 10, 2009.
, who served five. The last president to serve out his complete term in office is Sixto Durán Ballén
, from 1992 - 1996.
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
and head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
of Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
, is the highest political office in the country as the head of the executive branch of government. As per the Ecuadorian Constitution of 2008, the President can serve two four-year terms. Prior to that, the president could only serve one four-year term. The current President of Ecuador is Rafael Correa
Rafael Correa
Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado born is the President of the Republic of Ecuador and was the president pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations. An economist educated in Ecuador, Belgium and the United States, he was elected President in late 2006 and took office in January 2007...
, first elected in 2006. Correa was re-elected to a second term in April 2009, and sworn in on August 10, 2009.
History
The Presidency of Ecuador has been marked by periods of instability, causing the office to change hands frequently throughout the history of the country. At least five times, the duties of the president have been charged to a provisional government or a military junta. Often, the office has been left to an interim or acting president, many of whom would go on to become president. The President who has served the most terms in office is José María Velasco IbarraJosé María Velasco Ibarra
José María Velasco Ibarra was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the president of Ecuador from 1934–1935, 1944–1947, 1952–1956, 1960–1961, and 1968-1972. He only served one of those terms without being ousted by the army, from 1952-1956.-Early life and career:Velasco Ibarra was born on...
, who served five. The last president to serve out his complete term in office is Sixto Durán Ballén
Sixto Durán Ballén
Sixto Alfonso Durán-Ballén Cordovez is an U.S.-born Ecuadorian political figure and architect. He served as Mayor of Quito between 1970 and 1978, and as president of Ecuador between 1992 and 1996...
, from 1992 - 1996.
List of Presidents of Ecuador
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Juan José Flores Juan José Flores Juan José Flores y Aramburu was a Venezuelan military general who became Supreme Chief, and later the first President of the new Republic of Ecuador. He later served two more terms from 1839 to 1843 and from 1843 to 1845, and is often referred to as "The founder of the Republic".-Biography:Flores... |
May 13, 1830 (as Supreme Chief) |
September 10, 1834 | Supreme Chief (May 3, 1830 - August 14, 1830) Provisional President (August 14, 1830 - September 22, 1830) President (September 22, 1830 - September 10, 1834) |
| 2 | Vicente Rocafuerte Vicente Rocafuerte Vicente Rocafuerte y Bejarano was an influential figure in Ecuadorian politics and President of Ecuador from September 10, 1834 to January 31, 1839.... |
September 10, 1834 | January 31, 1839 | Supreme Chief of Guayas (September 10, 1834 - June 22, 1835) Supreme Chief of the State (June 22, 1835 - August 8, 1835) President (August 8, 1835 - January 31, 1839) |
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Juan José Flores Juan José Flores Juan José Flores y Aramburu was a Venezuelan military general who became Supreme Chief, and later the first President of the new Republic of Ecuador. He later served two more terms from 1839 to 1843 and from 1843 to 1845, and is often referred to as "The founder of the Republic".-Biography:Flores... |
February 1, 1839 | January 15, 1843 | President |
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Juan José Flores Juan José Flores Juan José Flores y Aramburu was a Venezuelan military general who became Supreme Chief, and later the first President of the new Republic of Ecuador. He later served two more terms from 1839 to 1843 and from 1843 to 1845, and is often referred to as "The founder of the Republic".-Biography:Flores... |
April 1, 1843 | March 6, 1845 | President |
| - | José Joaquín de Olmedo José Joaquín de Olmedo José Joaquín de Olmedo y Maruri Patriot and poet, son of the Spanish Captain Don Miguel de Olmedo y Troyano and the Guayaquilean Ana Francisca de Maruri y Salavarría.... |
March 7, 1845 | December 8, 1845 | Head of Provisional Government | |
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Vicente Ramón Roca Vicente Ramón Roca Vicente Ramón Roca Rodríguez was President of Ecuador from 8 December 1845 to 15 October 1849. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He led the revolution that overthrew Juan José Flores, along with José Joaquín de Olmedo and Diego Noboa. He ruled under the Constitution of 1845.-External links:*... |
December 8, 1845 | October 15, 1849 | President |
| 6 | Manuel de Ascásubi Manuel de Ascásubi Manuel de Ascázubi y Matheu served as Vice President of Ecuador from 1847 to 1851 and in that capacity he was also acting President from 10 October 1849 to 10 June 1850.... |
October 15, 1849 | December 7, 1850 | President | |
| 7 | Diego Noboa Diego Noboa Diego de Noboa y Arteta was President of Ecuador 8 December 1850 to 26 February 1851 and 26 February 1851 to 17 July 1851.-External links:*... |
December 8, 1850 | September 12, 1851 | Interim President (December 8, 1850 - February 25, 1851) President (February 26, 1851 - September 13, 1851) |
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| 8 | José María Urvina | July 24, 1851 | October 15, 1856 | Supreme Chief (July 24, 1851 - July 17, 1852) Interim President (July 17, 1852 - September 6, 1852) President (September 6, 1852 - October 15, 1856) |
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| 9 | Francisco Robles Francisco Robles Francisco Robles García was President of Ecuador from October 16, 1856 to September 17, 1859.-External links:*... |
October 16, 1856 | August 31, 1859 | President | |
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| Provisional Government of Quito | September 4, 1859 | January 10, 1861 | Members: Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador and was assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a third term... Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión y Palacio was President of Ecuador between September 7, 1865 and November 6, 1867. He also served as Vice President of Ecuador and led a brief rebellion in 1859.He was a member of the Ecuadorian Conservative Party.... Plácido Chiriboga Rafael Carvajal Rafael Carvajal Rafael Carvajal Guzmán was Vice President of Ecuador from 1864 to 1865 and acting President from 31 August 1865 to 7 September 1865.-External links:*... |
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| Government of Cuenca | May 6, 1859 | November 13, 1859 | Leaders: Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión y Palacio was President of Ecuador between September 7, 1865 and November 6, 1867. He also served as Vice President of Ecuador and led a brief rebellion in 1859.He was a member of the Ecuadorian Conservative Party.... (May 6, 1859 - 7 May 1859) Francisco Robles Francisco Robles Francisco Robles García was President of Ecuador from October 16, 1856 to September 17, 1859.-External links:*... and Guillermo Franco Guillermo Franco (Ecuadorian general) Guillermo Franco was an Ecuadorian general.From a young age, Franco was interested in becoming a military man. He could not participate in the Revolution of October 9, 1820 due to his young age, but soon thereafter enrolled at the Nautical School founded by Admiral Illingworth... (May 8, 1859 - September 27, 1859) Ramón Borrero (September 27, 1859 - November 13, 1859; with Quito) |
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| Supreme Leadership of Guayas | August 21, 1859 | September 24, 1860 | Leader: Guillermo Franco Guillermo Franco (Ecuadorian general) Guillermo Franco was an Ecuadorian general.From a young age, Franco was interested in becoming a military man. He could not participate in the Revolution of October 9, 1820 due to his young age, but soon thereafter enrolled at the Nautical School founded by Admiral Illingworth... |
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| Cañar and Azuay (with Guayas) | November 13, 1859 | March 3, 1860 | Leader: Mariano Moreno | ||
| Federal Government of Loja | September 18, 1859 | March 23, 1860 | Leader: Manuel Carrión Pinzano | ||
| 10 | Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador and was assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a third term... |
January 17, 1861 | August 30, 1865 | Interim President (January 17, 1861 - April 2, 1861) President (April 2, 1861 - August 30, 1865) |
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Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión y Palacio was President of Ecuador between September 7, 1865 and November 6, 1867. He also served as Vice President of Ecuador and led a brief rebellion in 1859.He was a member of the Ecuadorian Conservative Party.... |
September 7, 1865 | November 6, 1867 | President |
| - | Pedro José de Arteta Pedro José de Arteta Pedro José de Arteta y Calisto was Vice President of Ecuador from 1865 to 1869 and served briefly as President from 6 November 1867 to 20 January 1868. He was the brother of Nicolás Joaquín de Arteta y Calisto, first Archbishop of Quito.... |
November 7, 1867 | January 20, 1868 | Acting President | |
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Javier Espinosa Juan Javier Espinosa Juan Javier Espinosa was President of Ecuador, from 20 January 1868 to 19 January 1869.-External links:*... |
January 20, 1868 | January 19, 1869 | President |
| - | Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador and was assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a third term... |
January 19, 1869 | May 19, 1869 | Interim President | |
| - | Manuel de Ascásubi Manuel de Ascásubi Manuel de Ascázubi y Matheu served as Vice President of Ecuador from 1847 to 1851 and in that capacity he was also acting President from 10 October 1849 to 10 June 1850.... |
May 19, 1869 | August 10, 1869 | Interim President | |
| 13 | Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador and was assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a third term... |
August 10, 1869 | August 6, 1875 | President | |
| - | Francisco Xavier León Francisco León Franco Francisco Javier León Franco was Vice President of Ecuador in the administration of Gabriel García Moreno from 1869 to 1875, and acting President of Ecuador 6 August 1875 to 6 October 1875.-External links:*... |
August 6, 1875 | September 15, 1875 | Interim President | |
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José Javier Eguiguren José Javier Eguiguren José Javier Eguiguren Ríofrío was acting President of Ecuador from 6 October 1875 to 9 December 1875.-External links:*... |
September 15, 1875 | December 9, 1875 | Interim President |
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Antonio Borrero Antonio Borrero Antonio María Vicente Narciso Borrero y Cortázar was Vice President of Ecuador from 1863 to 1864 and President from 9 December 1875 to 18 December 1876.... |
December 9, 1875 | September 8, 1876 | President |
| 15 | Ignacio de Veintemilla Ignacio de Veintemilla Mario Ignacio Francisco Tomás Antonio de Veintimilla y Villacís was President of Ecuador 8 September 1876 to 26 January 1878 and 25 March 1882 to 9 July 1883 and de facto ruler from 8 September 1876 to 9 July 1883.... |
September 8, 1876 | January 10, 1883 | Supreme Chief (September 8, 1876 - January 26, 1878 President (April 21, 1878 - March 26, 1882) Supreme Chief (March 26, 1882 - January 10, 1883) |
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| "Pentevirato Quiteño" | January 14, 1883 | October 15, 1883 | Members: José María Plácido Caamaño Luis Cordero Agustín Guerrero Pablo Herrera Rafael Pérez Pareja |
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| Supreme Leadership of Manabí and Esmeralda | June 5, 1883 | October 15, 1883 | Leader: Eloy Alfaro Eloy Alfaro José Eloy Alfaro Delgado was the President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. He became one the strongest opponents of pro-Catholic conservative President Gabriel Garcia Moreno... |
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| Supreme Leadership of Guayas | July 10, 1883 | October 15, 1883 | Leader: Pedro Carbo Pedro Carbo Pedro Carbo is a town located in the coastal Guayas, Ecuador, near Manabí province. It is the seat of Pedro Carbo Canton It is located at the 63 kilometer marker on the road from Guayaquil to Manabí. It is the seat of Pedro Carbo Cantón, founded in 1984. As of the census of 2001, there are 36,711... |
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| 16 | José Plácido Caamaño José Plácido Caamaño José María Plácido Caamaño y Gómez-Cornejo was President of Ecuador 23 November 1883 to 1 July 1888.... |
October 15, 1883 | June 30, 1888 | Interim President (October 15, 1883 - February 10, 1884 President (February 10, 1884 - June 30, 1888) |
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Antonio Flores Jijón Antonio Flores Jijón Juan Antonio María Flores y Jijón de Vivanco was President of Ecuador 17 August 1888 to 30 June 1892.He was a member of the Progressive Party, a Liberal Catholic party.... |
August 17, 1888 | June 10, 1892 | President |
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Luis Cordero Crespo Luis Cordero Crespo Luis Benjamín Cordero y Crespo was President of Ecuador 1 July 1892 to 16 April 1895. His parents were Gregorio Cordero and Josefa Crespo.... |
July 1, 1892 | April 16, 1895 | President |
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Vicente Lucio Salazar Vicente Lucio Salazar Vicente Lucio Salazar was President of Ecuador between 16 April 1895 and 1 September 1895.He became Vice President in 1894, and became President when Luis Cordero left office.-External links:*... |
April 16, 1895 | June 5, 1895 | Acting President |
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Eloy Alfaro Eloy Alfaro José Eloy Alfaro Delgado was the President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. He became one the strongest opponents of pro-Catholic conservative President Gabriel Garcia Moreno... |
June 5, 1895 | August 31, 1901 | Supreme Chief (June 5, 1895 - October 9, 1896) Interim President (October 9, 1896 - January 17, 1897) President (January 17, 1897 - August 31, 1901) |
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Leónidas Plaza Leónidas Plaza Leónidas Plaza Gutiérrez was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the President of Ecuador between 1901 and 1905 and again from 1912 until 1916. He was the father of Galo Plaza Lasso.-External links:*... |
September 1, 1901 | August 31, 1905 | President |
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Lizardo García Lizardo García Lizardo García Sorroza was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.- Life:García was born in Guayaquil on the 26 April 1844... |
September 1, 1905 | January 15, 1906 | President |
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Eloy Alfaro Eloy Alfaro José Eloy Alfaro Delgado was the President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. He became one the strongest opponents of pro-Catholic conservative President Gabriel Garcia Moreno... |
January 16, 1906 | August 11, 1911 | Supreme Chief (January 16, 1906 - October 9, 1906) Interim President (October 9, 1906 - January 1, 1907) President (January 1, 1907 - August 11, 1911) |
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Carlos Freile Zaldumbide Carlos Freile Zaldumbide Carlos Freile Zaldumbide was an Ecuadorian politician, who served twice as acting President of Ecuador and one term as Vice President of Ecuador.A whealty landowner that pioneered Holstein livestock raising in Ecuador.... |
August 11, 1911 | August 31, 1911 | Acting President |
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Emilio Estrada Emilio Estrada Emilio Estrada Carmona was President of Ecuador September 1-December 21, 1911.... |
September 1, 1911 | December 21, 1911 | President |
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Carlos Freile Zaldumbide Carlos Freile Zaldumbide Carlos Freile Zaldumbide was an Ecuadorian politician, who served twice as acting President of Ecuador and one term as Vice President of Ecuador.A whealty landowner that pioneered Holstein livestock raising in Ecuador.... |
December 22, 1911 | March 5, 1912 | Acting President |
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Francisco Andrade Marín Francisco Andrade Marín Francisco Higinio Andrade Marín y Rivadeneira was acting President of Ecuador from March 6 to August 10, 1912.-External links:**... |
March 6, 1912 | August 1, 1912 | Acting President |
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Leónidas Plaza Leónidas Plaza Leónidas Plaza Gutiérrez was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the President of Ecuador between 1901 and 1905 and again from 1912 until 1916. He was the father of Galo Plaza Lasso.-External links:*... |
September 1, 1912 | August 31, 1916 | President |
| 25 | Alfredo Baquerizo Alfredo Baquerizo Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno was Ecuadorian politician. He served as Vice President of Ecuador of Leónidas Plaza and Lizardo García from 1903 to 1906 and as President of Ecuador three times in 1912, 1916–1920 and 1931-1932. He was a member of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party.-External links:*... |
September 1, 1916 | August 31, 1920 | President | |
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José Luis Tamayo José Luis Tamayo José Luis Tamayo was President of Ecuador 1920-1924He was a member of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party.... |
September 1, 1920 | August 31, 1924 | President |
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Gonzalo Córdova Gonzalo Córdova Gonzalo Segundo Córdova y Rivera was President of Ecuador from 1924-1925. Like his immediate predecessors in the Liberal Party, he was considered to be a pawn of "La Argolla" , a plutocracy of coastal agricultural and banking interests whose linchpin was the Commercial and Agricultural Bank of... |
September 1, 1924 | July 9, 1925 | President |
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First Provisional Government | July 10, 1925 | January 6, 1926 | |
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Second Provisional Government | January 10, 1926 | March 31, 1926 | |
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Isidro Ayora Isidro Ayora Isidro Ayora Cueva was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the president of Ecuador from 1926 to 1931. Isidro Ayora, a town in Guayas, and Puerto Ayora, are named after him. Some people name coins ayora because this were introduced by him.-External links:... |
April 3, 1926 | August 24, 1931 | Interim President (April 6, 1926 - April 17, 1929) President (April 17, 1929 - August 24, 1931) |
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Luis Larrea Alba Luis Larrea Alba Luis Alberto Larrea Alba was acting President of Ecuador in from August to October 1931.-External links:*... |
August 24, 1931 | October 15, 1931 | Minister of Government |
| - | Alfredo Baquerizo Alfredo Baquerizo Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno was Ecuadorian politician. He served as Vice President of Ecuador of Leónidas Plaza and Lizardo García from 1903 to 1906 and as President of Ecuador three times in 1912, 1916–1920 and 1931-1932. He was a member of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party.-External links:*... |
October 15, 1931 | August 28, 1932 | President of the Senate | |
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Carlos Freile Larrea Carlos Freile Larrea Carlos Freile Larrea was acting President of Ecuador from 27 Aug 1932 to 2 Sep 1932.-External links:* president 1932-2005... |
August 28, 1932 | September 1, 1931 | Minister of Government |
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Alberto Guerrero Martínez Alberto Guerrero Martínez Alberto Guerrero Martínez was acting President of Ecuador in 1932.-External links:*... |
September 2, 1931 | December 4, 1932 | President of the Senate |
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Juan de Dios Martínez Juan de Dios Martínez Juan de Dios Martínez Mera was President of Ecuador 1932-1933.In Quito, a main avenue is named after him.-External links:* *... |
December 5, 1932 | October 19, 1933 | President |
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Abelardo Montalvo Abelardo Montalvo Abelardo Montalvo Born in Guayaquil, known as Ecuadors largest city. Abelardo was the acting President of Ecuador from October 1933-September 1934. He was a member of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party.-External links:*... |
October 20, 1933 | August 31, 1934 | Acting President |
| 30 | José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the president of Ecuador from 1934–1935, 1944–1947, 1952–1956, 1960–1961, and 1968-1972. He only served one of those terms without being ousted by the army, from 1952-1956.-Early life and career:Velasco Ibarra was born on... |
September 1, 1934 | August 21, 1935 | President | |
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Antonio Pons Antonio Pons Antonio Pons Campuzano was acting President of Ecuador from August to September 1935.-External links:*... |
August 21, 1935 | September 25, 1935 | Acting President |
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Federico Páez Federico Páez Federico Páez Chiriboga was President of Ecuador 1935-1937.... |
September 26, 1935 | October 23, 1937 | Supreme Chief |
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Alberto Enríquez Gallo Alberto Enríquez Gallo Gil Alberto Enríquez Gallo was President of Ecuador 1937-1938.Enriquez was a general in the Ecuadorian army and served as minister of national defense in the government of Federico Páez. In September 1937, he overthrew Páez in a military coup... |
October 23, 1937 | August 10, 1938 | Supreme Chief |
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Manuel María Borrero Manuel María Borrero Manuel María Borrero was President of Ecuador in 1938.-External links:* *http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Ecuador.html... |
August 10, 1938 | December 1, 1938 | Interim President |
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Aurelio Mosquera Aurelio Mosquera Don Aurelio Mosquera Narváez was an Ecuadorian politician who served as President of Ecuador from December 1938 to November 1939.-Biography:... |
December 2, 1938 | November 17, 1939 | President |
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Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río was President of Ecuador from 1940-1944. He was a member of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party. During his term, the country lost the 1941 Ecuadorian–Peruvian War.-External links:*... |
November 18, 1939 | December 10, 1939 | Acting President |
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Andrés Córdova Andrés Córdova Andrés Fernández de Córdova Nieto was President of Ecuador from December 1939 to August 1940.-Sources:*http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Ecuador.html... |
December 11, 1939 | August 10, 1940 | Acting President |
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Julio Enrique Moreno Julio Enrique Moreno Julio Enrique Moreno was President of Ecuador in 1926 and again in 1940.- External links :*... |
August 10, 1940 | August 31, 1940 | Acting President |
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Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río was President of Ecuador from 1940-1944. He was a member of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party. During his term, the country lost the 1941 Ecuadorian–Peruvian War.-External links:*... |
September 1, 1940 | May 28, 1944 | President |
| 33 | José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the president of Ecuador from 1934–1935, 1944–1947, 1952–1956, 1960–1961, and 1968-1972. He only served one of those terms without being ousted by the army, from 1952-1956.-Early life and career:Velasco Ibarra was born on... |
June 1, 1944 | August 23, 1947 | President of the Republic (June 1, 1944 - August 10, 1944) Constitutional President (August 10, 1944 - March 30, 1946) President of the Republic (March 30, 1946 - August 10, 1946) Constitutional President (August 10, 1946 - August 23, 1947) |
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C.J. Arosemena Tola Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola was President of Ecuador 15 September 1947 to 1 September 1948. He was also the father of future president Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy.-External links:* *http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Ecuador.html... |
September 17, 1947 | August 31, 1948 | President |
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Galo Plaza Galo Plaza Galo Plaza Lasso was an Ecuadorian politician and statesman who served as the Ecuadorian Ambassador to the U.S, President of Ecuador from 1948 to 1952, and Secretary General of the Organization of American States from 1968 to 1975... |
September 1, 1948 | August 31, 1952 | President |
| 36 | José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the president of Ecuador from 1934–1935, 1944–1947, 1952–1956, 1960–1961, and 1968-1972. He only served one of those terms without being ousted by the army, from 1952-1956.-Early life and career:Velasco Ibarra was born on... |
September 1, 1952 | August 31, 1956 | President | |
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Camilo Ponce Enríquez | September 1, 1956 | August 31, 1960 | President |
| 38 | José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the president of Ecuador from 1934–1935, 1944–1947, 1952–1956, 1960–1961, and 1968-1972. He only served one of those terms without being ousted by the army, from 1952-1956.-Early life and career:Velasco Ibarra was born on... |
September 1, 1960 | November 7, 1961 | President | |
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C.J. Arosemena Monroy Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy served as Vice President of Ecuador and due to the ousting of President José María Velasco Ibarra, became President of Ecuador from 7 November 1961 to 11 July 1963.... |
November 7, 1961 | July 11, 1963 | President |
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Military Junta | July 11, 1963 | March 29, 1966 | Members: Ramón Castro Jijón Luis Cabrera Sevilla Guillermo Freile Posso (until November 9, 1965) Marcos Gándara |
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Clemente Yerovi Clemente Yerovi Clemente Yerovi Indaburu was a politician and the interim president of Ecuador from March 30, 1966, to November 16, 1966.-Biography:... |
March 19, 1966 | November 16, 1966 | President |
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Otto Arosemena Otto Arosemena Otto Arosemena Gómez was President of Ecuador November 16, 1966 to September 1, 1968.-Early life and career:Arosemena was born in Guayaquil to Luis Alberto Arosemena Tola and Mercedes Gómez Santistevan on July 19, 1925. He came from a well-known Guayaquil family; his cousin and his cousin's father... |
November 16, 1966 | August 31, 1968 | Interim President (November 16, 1966 - May 25, 1967) Constitutional President (May 25, 1967 - August 31, 1968) |
| 42 | José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra José María Velasco Ibarra was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the president of Ecuador from 1934–1935, 1944–1947, 1952–1956, 1960–1961, and 1968-1972. He only served one of those terms without being ousted by the army, from 1952-1956.-Early life and career:Velasco Ibarra was born on... |
September 1, 1968 | February 15, 1972 | President | |
| 43 | Guillermo Rodríguez Lara | February 15, 1972 | January 11, 1976 | President | |
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Supreme Government Council | January 11, 1976 | August 10, 1979 | Vice Admiral Alfredo Poveda Alfredo Poveda Alfredo Ernesto Poveda Burbano was President of Ecuador January 11, 1976 to August 10, 1979.He was born in Píllaro, Tungurahua on January 24, 1926. He attended Mejía High School in Quito and the Escuela Superior Naval "Comandante Rafael Morán Valverde" and graduated from the Escuela Nacional de... (President of the Council) General Guillermo Durán General Luis Leoro Franco |
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Jaime Roldós Aguilera Jaime Roldós Aguilera Jaime Roldós Aguilera was President of Ecuador from 10 August 1979 to 24 May 1981. In his short tenure, he became known for his firm stance on human rights. His death in a plane crash gave rise to speculation of involvement by the United States government in the accident.-Early life and... |
August 10, 1979 | May 24, 1981 | President |
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Osvaldo Hurtado Osvaldo Hurtado Luis Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea is an Ecuadorian author and politician who served as President of Ecuador from 1981 to 1984.... |
May 24, 1981 | August 10, 1984 | President |
| 46 | León Febres Cordero León Febres Cordero León Esteban Febres-Cordero Ribadeneyra was President of Ecuador for a four-year term from 10 August 1984 to 10 August 1988... |
August 10, 1984 | August 10, 1988 | President | |
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Rodrigo Borja Cevallos Rodrigo Borja Cevallos Rodrigo Borja Cevallos was President of Ecuador from 10 August 1988 to 10 August 1992.-Biography:Borja was born in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. He helped to found the Party of the Democratic Left, a socialist political party which quickly gained strength. He served several terms in Congress,... |
August 10, 1988 | August 10, 1992 | President |
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Sixto Durán Ballén Sixto Durán Ballén Sixto Alfonso Durán-Ballén Cordovez is an U.S.-born Ecuadorian political figure and architect. He served as Mayor of Quito between 1970 and 1978, and as president of Ecuador between 1992 and 1996... |
August 10, 1992 | August 10, 1996 | President |
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Abdalá Bucaram Abdalá Bucaram Abdalá Jaime Bucaram Ortíz is an Ecuadorian politician and lawyer who briefly occupied the Presidency of Ecuador... |
August 10, 1996 | February 6, 1997 | President |
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Rosalía Arteaga Rosalía Arteaga Lupe Rosalía Arteaga Serrano de Fernández de Córdova is an Ecuadorian politician who served as the country's first female president for only two days in 1997.... |
February 6, 1997 | February 11, 1997 | Acting President |
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Fabián Alarcón Fabián Alarcón Fabián Ernesto Alarcón Rivera was President of Ecuador from 6 February 1997 to 9 February 1997 and from February 11, 1997 to August 10, 1998.... |
February 11, 1997 | August 10, 1998 | Interim President |
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Jamil Mahuad Jamil Mahuad Jorge Jamil Mahuad Witt is an Ecuadorian lawyer and politician and the 51st President of Ecuador from August 10, 1998 to January 21, 2000. There was a severe economic crisis in Ecuador , which had led to a 60% cut in the armed forces budget... |
August 10, 1998 | January 21, 2000 | President |
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Gustavo Noboa Gustavo Noboa Gustavo José Joaquín Noboa Bejarano is an Ecuadorian politician, former President of Ecuador and Vice President during Jamil Mahuad's government.- Education :... |
January 22, 2000 | January 15, 2003 | President |
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Lucio Gutiérrez Lucio Gutiérrez Lucio Edwin Gutiérrez Borbúa served as President of Ecuador from January 15, 2003 to April 20, 2005.- Political rise :Gutiérrez was prominent in a popular uprising that replaced President Jamil Mahuad for three hours in January 2000... |
January 15, 2003 | April 20, 2005 | President |
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Alfredo Palacio Alfredo Palacio Luis Alfredo Palacio González served as President of Ecuador from April 2005 to January 2007. From January 15, 2003 to April 20, 2005, he served as vice president, after which he was appointed to the presidency when the Ecuadorian Congress removed President Lucio Gutiérrez from power following a... |
April 20, 2005 | January 14, 2007 | President |
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Rafael Correa Rafael Correa Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado born is the President of the Republic of Ecuador and was the president pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations. An economist educated in Ecuador, Belgium and the United States, he was elected President in late 2006 and took office in January 2007... |
January 15, 2007 | Incumbent | President |
Rival governments in rebellion
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| Vicente Rocafuerte Vicente Rocafuerte Vicente Rocafuerte y Bejarano was an influential figure in Ecuadorian politics and President of Ecuador from September 10, 1834 to January 31, 1839.... |
October 20, 1833 | July 1834 | Supreme Chief of the Department of the Guayas | |
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José Félix Valdivieso | July 13, 1834 | January 18, 1835 | Supreme Chief |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo José Joaquín de Olmedo José Joaquín de Olmedo y Maruri Patriot and poet, son of the Spanish Captain Don Miguel de Olmedo y Troyano and the Guayaquilean Ana Francisca de Maruri y Salavarría.... |
March 6, 1845 | June 18, 1845 | President of the Provisional Government | |
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Antonio de Elizalde | March 1850 | 1850 | Supreme Chief |
| Diego Noboa Diego Noboa Diego de Noboa y Arteta was President of Ecuador 8 December 1850 to 26 February 1851 and 26 February 1851 to 17 July 1851.-External links:*... |
February 20, 1850 | June 10, 1850 | Supreme Chief | |
| José María Urvina | July 13, 1851 | July 17, 1851 | Supreme Chief | |
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Provisional Government | May 1, 1859 | June 4, 1859 | Members: Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador and was assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a third term... (from May 25) Manuel Gómez de la Torre (to May 25) José María Avilés Pacífico Chiriboga Pacifico Chiriboga Don Pacífico Chiriboga y Borja was an actor during the first years of the Republic of Ecuador. He served as senator, minister, vice-president and acting president during these formative years.... |
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Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión Jerónimo Carrión y Palacio was President of Ecuador between September 7, 1865 and November 6, 1867. He also served as Vice President of Ecuador and led a brief rebellion in 1859.He was a member of the Ecuadorian Conservative Party.... |
June 6, 1859 | 1859 | |
| Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel García Moreno Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador and was assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a third term... |
June 4, 1859 | September 17, 1861 | Supreme Chief | |
| Guillermo Franco Guillermo Franco (Ecuadorian general) Guillermo Franco was an Ecuadorian general.From a young age, Franco was interested in becoming a military man. He could not participate in the Revolution of October 9, 1820 due to his young age, but soon thereafter enrolled at the Nautical School founded by Admiral Illingworth... |
September 17, 1859 | September 24, 1860 | Supreme Chief of Guayas and Azuay | |
| Ignacio de Veintemilla Ignacio de Veintemilla Mario Ignacio Francisco Tomás Antonio de Veintimilla y Villacís was President of Ecuador 8 September 1876 to 26 January 1878 and 25 March 1882 to 9 July 1883 and de facto ruler from 8 September 1876 to 9 July 1883.... |
September 8, 1876 | December 19, 1876 | Supreme Chief | |
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Eloy Alfaro Eloy Alfaro José Eloy Alfaro Delgado was the President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. He became one the strongest opponents of pro-Catholic conservative President Gabriel Garcia Moreno... |
February 1883 | October 11, 1883 | Supreme Chief of Manabí and Esmeraldas |
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Provisional Government | January 14, 1883 | July 9, 1883 | Members: José María Sarasti Pedro Ignacio Lizarzaburu Agustín Guerrero Agustin Guerrero Agustin "Gus" Guerrero, also known as El Gato Negro, is a fictional character and comic book superhero created by Richard Dominguez and published by Azteca Productions. The character made his first appearance in El Gato Negro #1 as a major supporting character... Luis Cordero Crespo Luis Cordero Crespo Luis Benjamín Cordero y Crespo was President of Ecuador 1 July 1892 to 16 April 1895. His parents were Gregorio Cordero and Josefa Crespo.... (from February 14) Pablo Herrera Pablo Herrera Pablo Herrera may refer to:*Pablo Herrera , former Vice President of Ecuador*Pablo Herrera , Olympic silver medalist*Pablo Herrera Barrantes, Costa Rican footballer*Pablo Herrera , Cuban rap music producer... (to February 14) Rafael Pérez Pareja Rafael Pérez Pareja Rafael Pérez Pareja was a notable public figure in nineteenth-century Ecuador, a supporter of liberalism. He was acting president of Ecuador from October 15 to November 23, 1883.-Biography:... |
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Pedro Carbo Pedro Carbo Pedro Carbo is a town located in the coastal Guayas, Ecuador, near Manabí province. It is the seat of Pedro Carbo Canton It is located at the 63 kilometer marker on the road from Guayaquil to Manabí. It is the seat of Pedro Carbo Cantón, founded in 1984. As of the census of 2001, there are 36,711... |
September 17, 1883 | October 11, 1883 | Supreme Chief of Guayas |
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Eloy Alfaro Eloy Alfaro José Eloy Alfaro Delgado was the President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. He became one the strongest opponents of pro-Catholic conservative President Gabriel Garcia Moreno... |
June 19, 1895 | August 23, 1895 | Supreme Chief |
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Flavio E. Alfaro Santana | December 22, 1911 | January 1912 | |
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Pedro J. Montero Maridueña | December 30, 1911 | January 1912 |