Manuel de Ascásubi facts for kids
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Manuel de Ascásubi
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| Interim President of Ecuador | |
| In office 15 October 1849 – 10 June 1850 |
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| Preceded by | Vicente Ramón Roca |
| Succeeded by | Diego Noboa |
| Vice President of Ecuador | |
| In office 15 September 1847 – 16 October 1849 |
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| Preceded by | Pablo Merino |
| Succeeded by | Pacífico Chiriboga |
| In office 17 January 1869 – 10 August 1869 |
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| Preceded by | Pedro José de Arteta |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel García Moreno |
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Manuel de Ascázubi y Matheu
30 December 1804 Quito, Spanish Empire (now Ecuador) |
| Died | 25 December 1876 (aged 71) Quito, Ecuador |
| Cause of death | Myocardial infarction |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Spouse | Carmen Salinas de la Vega |
| Children | 4 daughters |
Manuel de Ascázubi y Matheu was an important leader in Ecuador during the 1800s. He was born in 1804 and passed away in 1876. He held several key positions in the government. These included serving as Vice President of Ecuador and even as the interim President of Ecuador for a short time.
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Manuel de Ascázubi's Early Life
Manuel de Ascázubi y Matheu was born in Quito, which is now the capital city of Ecuador. At that time, Quito was part of the Spanish Empire. His family was well-known and owned a lot of land.
Even though his family had important titles, Manuel chose to support Ecuador's independence. This meant he wanted Ecuador to be free from Spanish rule. He married Carmen Salinas de la Vega. Her father, Juan de Salinas, was one of the first leaders to rebel against Spain. Manuel and Carmen had four daughters.
Because Manuel was involved in the independence movement, the Spanish rulers caused problems for him and his family. They faced difficulties both politically and financially.
Manuel de Ascázubi's Political Career
Manuel de Ascázubi was a dedicated public servant. He held several important roles in the government of Ecuador.
Vice President and Interim President
From 1847 to 1849, Manuel de Ascázubi served as the Vice President of Ecuador. During this time, he also stepped in as the interim President. He led the country from October 1849 to June 1850. An "interim" president is someone who takes charge temporarily.
Other Government Roles
Manuel de Ascázubi also served as the Minister of Finance of Ecuador twice in 1868. The Minister of Finance is in charge of a country's money and economy.
Later, in 1869, he again served as acting President for a few months. This shows how much trust people had in his leadership.
He was also the brother-in-law of another important Ecuadorian president, Gabriel García Moreno. Manuel was part of the group that wrote the country's Constitution. He worked hard to include conservative ideas in it. These ideas often focus on keeping traditional values and institutions.
In 1875, he served as the Minister of the Interior and of Foreign Affairs. This meant he was involved in managing affairs within the country and its relationships with other nations.
Manuel de Ascázubi's Later Life and Death
Manuel de Ascázubi y Matheu passed away in Quito on December 25, 1876. He died from a heart attack. He is remembered as a key figure in Ecuador's early history.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel de Ascázubi y Matheu para niños
