Lizardo Garcia Sorroza | |
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President of Ecuador | |
In office September 1, 1905 – January 15, 1906 |
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Preceded by | Leónidas Plaza |
Succeeded by | Eloy Alfaro |
Personal details | |
Born |
Guayaquil, Ecuador |
April 26, 1844
Died | May 27, 1927 | (aged 84)
Nationality | Ecuadorian |
Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1927) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.
García was born in Guayaquil. He founded the chamber of commerce of Guayaquil and was a member of the firefighters of his natal city.
Garcia was also a candidate in the presidential election of 1901, but lost to Leonidas Plaza.
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.