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Camilo Ponce Enríquez

1912 – 1976

President of Ecuador

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Lived 1912 – 1976 (aged 64). Camilo Ponce Enríquez was an Ecuadorian politician, lawyer, university teacher, land owner and jurist.

Camilo Ponce Enríquez (31 January 1912 in Quito – 13 September 1976) was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the 30th President of Ecuador between 1956 and 1960. He was married to Dolores Marta Gracia de Gangotena y Jijón.

Ponce initially ran in the presidential election of 1948, but only came in third place. In 1951 Ponce, along with Sixto Durán Ballén, founded the Movimiento Social Cristiano (MSC), which later became the Partido Social Cristiano (PSC). In 1956 he won the presidential election and named Durán Ballén minister of public works. He ran a final time in the election of 1968, once again coming in third place.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Central University of Ecuador, University of Chile, University of Southern California
Positions held
National Congress Deputy, President of Ecuador
Employers
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Central University of Ecuador
Awards
Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Also known as
Camilo Ponce Enriquez, Camilo Ponce

Family & relationships

Spouse
Dolores Gangotena

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Camilo Ponce Enríquez's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Camilo Ponce Enríquez?

President of Ecuador (1956 - 1960)

When was Camilo Ponce Enríquez born?

Camilo Ponce Enríquez was born on 31 January 1912 in Quito.

When did Camilo Ponce Enríquez die?

Camilo Ponce Enríquez died on 13 September 1976 in Quito.

What was Camilo Ponce Enríquez's occupation?

Camilo Ponce Enríquez was a politician, lawyer, university teacher, land owner and jurist.

What nationality was Camilo Ponce Enríquez?

Camilo Ponce Enríquez was Ecuadorian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Camilo Ponce Enríquez

· Wikidata: Q879056

· DBpedia: Camilo Ponce Enríquez (politician)

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