Preceded by Leonidas Plaza | Nationality Ecuadorian Name Lizardo Garcia | |
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Died May 27, 1927(1927-05-27) (aged 84) | ||
Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1927) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.
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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
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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