Carlos Freile Zaldumbide
Carlos Freile Zaldumbide (May 18, 1851 – August 28, 1928) was an Ecuadorian politician, who served twice as acting President of Ecuador and one term as Vice President of Ecuador.
Carlos Freile Zaldumbide | |
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| Acting President of Ecuador | |
| In office 22 December 1911 – 5 March 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Emilio Estrada |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Andrade Marín |
| In office 11 August 1911 – 31 August 1911 | |
| Preceded by | Eloy Alfaro |
| Succeeded by | Emilio Estrada |
| Vice President of Ecuador | |
| In office 1899–1903 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel Benigno Cueva |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Baquerizo |
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| Born | 18 May 1851 Quito, Ecuador |
| Died | 28 August 1928 (aged 77) Paris, France |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| Children | Carlos Freile Larrea |
A wealthy landowner that pioneered Holstein livestock raising in Ecuador.
He was the acting President from 12 August 1911 to 1 September 1911 (a reign lasting just 21 days). He took the role on a temporary basis when Eloy Alfaro, who had been President for over 4 years, was overthrown and went to exile. Freile was replaced by the already elected President Emilio Estrada, whose mandate lasted just three months before his death on 21 December 1911.
Carlos Freile then served once again as acting president, this time from 22 December 1911 to 6 March 1912. He was again acting president during a crisis and was succeeded by Francisco Andrade Marín.