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Juan Javier Espinosa
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12th President of Ecuador
In office
January 20, 1868 – January 19, 1869
Preceded by Pedro José de Arteta
Succeeded by Gabriel García Moreno
Personal details
Born 1815
Guayaquil, Royal Audience of Quito
Died 4 September 1870 (aged 55)
Quito, Ecuador
Nationality Ecuadorian

Juan Javier Espinosa (born in 1815 – died on September 4, 1870) was an important leader in Ecuador. He served as the President of Ecuador for a short time.

About Juan Javier Espinosa

Juan Javier Espinosa was born in 1815 in Guayaquil, which was then part of the Royal Audience of Quito. This area later became the country of Ecuador.

His Time as President

Espinosa became the 12th President of Ecuador on January 20, 1868. He took over from Pedro José de Arteta. A president is the main leader of a country. They are in charge of the government and help make decisions for the people.

His time as president lasted for about one year. He finished his term on January 19, 1869. After him, Gabriel García Moreno became the next president of Ecuador.

Later Life and Death

Juan Javier Espinosa passed away on September 4, 1870. He was 55 years old when he died. His death happened in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. He died from a heart attack.

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