Vicente Rocafuerte
Vicente Rocafuerte y Bejarano (May 1, 1783 – May 16, 1847) was an influential figure in Ecuadorian politics. He served as President of Ecuador from September 10, 1834 to January 31, 1839.
Vicente Rocafuerte | |
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| 2nd President of Ecuador | |
| In office August 8, 1835 – January 31, 1839 | |
| Vice President | Juan Bernardo León |
| Preceded by | Juan José Flores |
| Succeeded by | Juan José Flores |
| 2nd Supreme Chief of the State | |
| In office June 8. 1835 – August 8, 1835 | |
| Supreme Chief of the Department of Guayas | |
| In office September 10. 1834 – June 22, 1835 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1783 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | May 16, 1847 (aged 64) Lima, Peru |
| Spouse(s) | Baltasara Calderón |
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Rocafuerte was born into an aristocratic family in Guayaquil, Ecuador on May 1, 1783. During his youth, was sent to Madrid to finish his education. He returned to Ecuador in 1807. Rocafuerte died on May 16, 1847 in Lima, Peru from complications of a fever. He was 64 years old.