Carlos Freile Zaldumbide facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carlos Freile Zaldumbide
President of Ecuador
In office August 11, 1911 – August 31, 1911
Preceded by	Eloy Alfaro
Succeeded by	Emilio Estrada
President of Ecuador
In office December 22, 1911 – March 5, 1912
Preceded by	Emilio Estrada
Succeeded by	Francisco Andrade Marín
Personal details
Born	1851 Quito, Ecuador
Died	August 28, 1928 Quito, Ecuador

Carlos Freile Zaldumbide (born in 1851, died August 28, 1928) was an Ecuadorian politician. He served as the temporary, or acting, President of Ecuador two different times. He also served one term as the Vice President of Ecuador.

Carlos Freile Zaldumbide was a very wealthy landowner. He was known for being one of the first people in Ecuador to raise a special type of dairy cow called Holstein cattle.

Becoming Acting President

Carlos Freile Zaldumbide first became acting President from August 12, 1911, to September 1, 1911. This was a very short time, lasting only 21 days. He took on this important role during a difficult time for the country.

First Term as Acting President

He stepped in after the previous President, Eloy Alfaro, was no longer in power. President Alfaro had been in office for more than four years. After this change, Freile took over temporarily. He was then replaced by Emilio Estrada, who had already been chosen as the next President.

President Estrada's time in office was also short. He served for only three months before he passed away on December 21, 1911.

Second Term as Acting President

Because of President Estrada's death, Carlos Freile Zaldumbide became acting President again. This second term lasted from December 22, 1911, to March 6, 1912. Once again, he was leading the country during a time of change and uncertainty.

After his second temporary term, Francisco Andrade Marín took over as President. Carlos Freile Zaldumbide played a key role in helping Ecuador during these important moments in its history.

See also

In Spanish: Carlos Freile Zaldumbide para niños