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Lizardo García

Lizardo Garcia Sorroza
Lizardo Garcia Sorrroza.jpg
President of Ecuador
In office
September 1, 1905 – January 15, 1906
Preceded by Leónidas Plaza
Succeeded by Eloy Alfaro
Personal details
Born (1844-04-26)April 26, 1844
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Died May 27, 1927(1927-05-27) (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.


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