Antonio Flores Jijón facts for kids
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Antonio Flores Jijón
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| President of Ecuador | |
| In office August 17, 1888 – June 10, 1892 |
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| Preceded by | Pedro José Cevallos |
| Succeeded by | Luis Cordero Crespo |
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Juan Antonio María Flores y Jijón de Vivanco
October 23, 1833 Quito, Ecuador |
| Died | August 30, 1915 (aged 81) Geneva, Switzerland |
Juan Antonio María Flores y Jijón de Vivanco (born October 23, 1833 – died August 30, 1915) was an important leader in Ecuador. He served as the President of Ecuador from August 17, 1888, to June 10, 1892. He was part of a political group called the Progressive Party. This party had ideas that were both liberal and connected to the Catholic faith.
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Early Life and Family
Antonio Flores was born in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. His birthplace was special: he was born in the Carondelet Palace. This palace is where the President of Ecuador lives and works.
His father was General Juan José Flores, who was also the President of Ecuador at the time of Antonio's birth. Antonio was married to Leonor Ruiz de Apodaca y García-Tienza. She was from Cuba.
Political Career
Antonio Flores Jijón had a long career in public service. He worked as a diplomat for Ecuador. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. They help keep good relationships between countries.
Serving as an Ambassador
During the first time Gabriel García Moreno was president, Antonio Flores worked as an ambassador. He represented Ecuador in several major cities around the world.
He served as an ambassador in Paris, France. He also worked in London, England. Later, he was an ambassador in Washington, D.C., in the United States.
Becoming President
Antonio Flores Jijón became the President of Ecuador in 1888. He served for almost four years. His vice-president before he took office was Pedro José Cevallos.
Later Life and Death
Antonio Flores Jijón passed away on August 30, 1915. He died in Geneva, Switzerland. His death was caused by problems from pneumonia, which is a lung infection.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Flores Jijón para niños
