Eloy Alfaro
José Eloy Alfaro Delgado (June 25, 1842 – January 28, 1912) served as President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. He became one the strongest opponents of pro-Catholic conservative President Gabriel García Moreno. For his central role in the Liberal Revolution of 1895 and for having fought conservatism for almost 30 years, he is known as the Viejo Luchador.
José Eloy Alfaro Delgado | |
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President of Ecuador | |
In office January 16, 1906 – August 12, 1911 | |
Preceded by | Lizardo García |
Succeeded by | Carlos Freile Zaldumbide |
President of Ecuador | |
In office August 23, 1895 – September 1, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Vicente Lucio Salazar |
Succeeded by | Leónidas Plaza |
Supreme Chief of Manabí & Esmeraldas, in rebellion | |
In office February, 1883 – October 11, 1883 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Montecristi, Ecuador | June 25, 1842
Died | January 28, 1912 Quito, Ecuador | (aged 69)
Nationality | Ecuadorian |
Spouse(s) | Ana Paredes y Arosemena |
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Alfaro was born on June 25, 1842 in Montecristi, Ecuador. He was married to Ana Paredes y Arosemena until his death in 1912. On January 28, 1912, a mob broke out and busted into the prison cell where Alfaro was held at. They dragged him along the streets of Quito, Ecuador. Alfaro was killed during the attack, aged 69.