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Antonio Flores Jijón

1833 – 1915

President of Ecuador

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About Antonio Flores Jijón

Lived 1833 – 1915 (aged 81). Antonio Flores Jijón was an Ecuadorian and Colombian politician, diplomat, military personnel, lawyer and writer.

Juan Antonio María Flores y Jijón de Vivanco (23 October 1833 – 30 August 1915) as 13th President of Ecuador 17 August 1888 to 30 June 1892. He was a member of the Progressive Party, a Liberal Catholic party.

Antonio Flores was born in Quito at Carondelet Palace (the presidential residence) while his father, General Juan José Flores, presided over the nation. His mother was Mercedes Jijón de Vivanco y Chiriboga, daughter of the Count of Casa Jijón, member of one of Quito's old aristocratic families.

During the first presidency of Gabriel García Moreno, Flores was an ambassador in Paris, London, and Washington. He was also Minister of Finance in 1865. He died in Geneva, Switzerland. He was married to Leonor Ruiz de Apodaca y García-Tienza, a native of Cuba. His vice president and predecessor was Pedro José Cevallos.

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Education
National University of San Marcos
Positions held
Ambassador, President of Ecuador
Also known as
안토니오 플로레스 지존

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio Flores Jijón?

President of Ecuador (1888 - 1892)

When was Antonio Flores Jijón born?

Antonio Flores Jijón was born on 23 October 1833 in Quito.

When did Antonio Flores Jijón die?

Antonio Flores Jijón died on 30 August 1915 in Geneva.

What was Antonio Flores Jijón's occupation?

Antonio Flores Jijón was a politician, diplomat, military personnel, lawyer and writer.

What nationality was Antonio Flores Jijón?

Antonio Flores Jijón was Ecuadorian and Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio Flores Jijón

· Wikidata: Q601975

· DBpedia: Antonio Flores Jijón

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