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José Luis Tamayo

1858 – 1947

President of Ecuador

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About José Luis Tamayo

Lived 1858 – 1947 (aged 88). José Luis Tamayo was an Ecuadorian politician, lawyer and journalist.

José Luis Tamayo Terán (29 July 1858 – 7 July 1947) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1920 to 31 August 1924. He was a member of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party. He was Presidents of the Chamber of Deputies in 1898, and President of the Senate in 1905. He was the last Ecuadoran President to complete a full term in office until Galo Plaza Lasso did, so nearly a quarter-century later.

Among Tamayo's actions in office was to promulgate Ecuador's first regulations regarding the oil industry, although the law had little practical effect. He was also active in establishing vice taxes in order to fund programs to arrest the spread of venereal disease among the prostitutes of Quito. In addition, an Act of September 1921 introduced the right of workers to compensation for occupational diseases and industrial accidents.

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National Congress Deputy
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Luis Tamayo?

President of Ecuador (1920 - 1924)

When was José Luis Tamayo born?

José Luis Tamayo was born on 29 July 1858 in Chanduy.

When did José Luis Tamayo die?

José Luis Tamayo died on 7 July 1947 in Guayaquil.

What was José Luis Tamayo's occupation?

José Luis Tamayo was a politician, lawyer and journalist.

What nationality was José Luis Tamayo?

José Luis Tamayo was Ecuadorian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Luis Tamayo

· Wikidata: Q3510130

· DBpedia: José Luis Tamayo

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