Diego Noboa facts for kids
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Diego Noboa Arteta
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| 4th President of Ecuador | |
| In office 26 February 1851 – 12 September 1851 |
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| Vice President | Manuel de Ascásubi |
| Preceded by | Himself (as Interim President) |
| Succeeded by | José María Urvina |
| Interim President of Ecuador | |
| In office 8 December 1850 – 25 February 1851 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel de Ascásubi |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as President) |
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| Born | 15 April 1789 Guayaquil, Spanish Empire (now Ecuador) |
| Died | 3 November 1870 (aged 81) Guayaquil, Ecuador |
Diego de Noboa y Arteta was an important leader in Ecuador during the 1800s. He served as the President for a short time and also held other important political jobs. He helped shape the early years of Ecuador as an independent country.
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A Leader in Ecuador
Diego Noboa Arteta was born on April 15, 1789, in Guayaquil, which was then part of the Spanish Empire. He later became a key figure in the new country of Ecuador.
Early Political Roles
In 1832, Noboa worked as a special representative for Ecuador. He helped create a friendship agreement with Peru. This was important for building good relationships between the new countries in South America. He also served as the President of the Senate in 1839 and 1848. The Senate is like a part of the government that makes laws.
The March Movement
By 1845, Diego Noboa joined with two other Ecuadorian businessmen, José Joaquín de Olmedo and Vicente Ramón Roca. They started a movement called the Marcista (March) movement. This group was inspired by the United States Declaration of Independence. They wanted to bring about change and freedom in Ecuador. Roca later became president from 1845 to 1849.
Becoming President
Diego Noboa became the Interim President of Ecuador on December 8, 1850. An interim president is someone who takes charge for a short time until a new president is officially chosen. He then became the full President of Ecuador on February 26, 1851. His presidency ended on July 17, 1851.
Political Challenges
From 1849 to 1851, Noboa faced political challenges with other leaders like Manuel de Ascásubi and Antonio Elizalde. Noboa and Elizalde believed in republican ideas, which meant they supported democracy and freedom for the people. Ascazubi, however, preferred stronger government control. This disagreement led to some unrest in the country.
This period of political struggle eventually led to the rise of General José María Urvina. Urvina became very influential in Ecuadorian politics. He served as president from 1852 to 1860 and also influenced the presidency of General Francisco Robles.
Family Connection
Diego Noboa Arteta was the great-great-grandfather of Gustavo Noboa Bejarano. Gustavo Noboa also became a president of Ecuador in 2000. He also served as vice president under Jamil Mahuad's government. This shows a long family history of public service in Ecuador.
See also
In Spanish: Diego Noboa para niños
