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Aurelio Mosquera
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President of Ecuador
In office
December 2, 1938 – November 17, 1939
Preceded by Manuel María Borrero
Succeeded by Carlos Alberto Arroyo
Personal details
Born August 2, 1883
Quito, Ecuador
Died November 17, 1939(1939-11-17) (aged 56)
Quito, Ecuador
Political party Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party
Spouse Judith Pérez Dávalos

Aurelio Mosquera Narváez was an important Ecuadorian politician. He served as the President of Ecuador from December 1938 until November 1939. His time as president was short but impactful.

Early Life and Education

Aurelio Mosquera was born in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, on August 2, 1883. He was very interested in medicine from a young age. He began his medical studies in Quito. To continue his education and learn even more, he later traveled to Paris, France.

Becoming President

In 1938, Ecuador was going through some political changes. The previous president, Manuel María Borrero, left office. After this, Aurelio Mosquera Narváez was chosen to become the new President of Ecuador. He officially took office in December 1938.

Key Actions as President

During his time as president, Aurelio Mosquera made some big decisions. He had the support of the country's army. One of his first actions was to dissolve the National Assembly. The National Assembly was like a parliament or a group of lawmakers for the country. Dissolving it meant ending its work.

He also brought back the Constitution of 1906. A constitution is a set of important rules and laws for how a country is governed. The 1906 Constitution was known for being "secular." This means it separated the government from religious control.

End of Presidency

Aurelio Mosquera's presidency ended suddenly. He passed away on November 17, 1939, in Quito. He was 56 years old and died from a heart attack. His time as president lasted less than a year.

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