Gustavo Noboa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gustavo Noboa
42nd President of Ecuador
In office 22 January 2000 – 15 January 2003
Vice President	Pedro Pinto Rubianes
Preceded by	Jamil Mahuad
Succeeded by	Lucio Gutiérrez
Vice President of Ecuador
In office 10 August 1998 – 21 January 2000
President	Jamil Mahuad
Preceded by	Pedro Aguayo Cubillo
Succeeded by	Pedro Pinto Rubianes
Governor of Guayas
In office March 1983 – August 1984
President	Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea
Succeeded by	Jaime Nebot
Personal details
Born	Gustavo José Joaquín Noboa Bejarano (1937-08-21)21 August 1937 Guayaquil, Ecuador
Died	16 February 2021(2021-02-16) (aged 83) Miami, Florida, United States
Political party	Popular Democracy
Spouse	María Isabel Baquerizo
Alma mater	University of Guayaquil

Gustavo José Joaquín Noboa Bejarano (born August 21, 1937 – died February 16, 2021) was an important politician from Ecuador. He served as the 42nd President of Ecuador from January 22, 2000, to January 15, 2003. Before becoming president, he was the Vice President under President Jamil Mahuad from 1998 to 2000.

Early Life and Education

Gustavo Noboa was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on August 21, 1937. He studied at the University of Guayaquil. Later, he became a professor there. He was married to María Isabel Baquerizo.

Political Career

Noboa had a long career in public service. He served as the Governor of Guayas Province. This role is similar to a state governor. He then became the Vice President of Ecuador. This happened in 1998.

Becoming President

Gustavo Noboa became president in 2000. He took office after a period of political change. His time as president lasted for almost three years. He worked on important issues for Ecuador.

Later Life and Passing

After his presidency, Noboa continued to be a respected figure. He passed away on February 16, 2021. He was 83 years old. He died in Miami, Florida, in the United States, due to health reasons.

See also

In Spanish: Gustavo Noboa para niños