José María Urvina facts for kids
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José María Urvina
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| President of Ecuador | |
| In office July 24, 1851 – October 15, 1856 |
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| Preceded by | Diego Noboa |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Robles |
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| Born | 19 March 1808 Quillon, Pillaro- Tungurahua, Ecuador |
| Died | 4 September 1891 (aged 83) Guayaquil, Ecuador |
José María Mariano Segundo de Urvina y Viteri (19 March 1808 – 4 September 1891) was President of Ecuador from 13 July 1851 to 16 October 1856. He was born in Quillan San Migelito (Pillaro-Tungurahua) on 19 March 1808.
Urvina died in Guayaquil on September 4, 1891 at 83 years of age. His son was Francisco Urbina Jado.
Education and career
José María Urvina pursued his primary education in the village of his birth. He then attended the Navy School in Guayaquil.
He was generally known among his classmates from whom he obtained friendship and consideration.
His competence and courage in the naval combat of Punta de Mapelo rose him above other members of the group.
He was the aide-camp of Juan Jose Flores. In his career he demonstrated his suitability, reaching the degree of General of the Republic. He was one of the the most popular leaders of the 19th century, and one of the most discussed.
Political life
- President of the Legislative Chamber
- Congressman for the province of Guayas
- Governor of Guayaquil
- Chargé d'Affairs of Ecuador in Bogota
- Supreme Chief from 17 July 1851 to 17 July 1852
- Elaboration of the sixth National Constitution
- President of Ecuador from 1852 to 1856
- Abolishment of Indian and black slavery in Ecuador, on 25 September 1852
See also
In Spanish: José María Urbina y Viteri para niños
