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Pedro Diez Canseco
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15th and 18th President of Peru
In office
April 9, 1863 – August 5, 1863
Preceded by Ramón Castilla
Succeeded by Juan Antonio Pezet
In office
January 7, 1868 – August 2, 1868
Preceded by Mariano Ignacio Prado
Succeeded by José Balta
Interim President of Peru
In office
November 8, 1865 – November 28, 1865
Preceded by Juan Antonio Pezet
Succeeded by Mariano Ignacio Prado
Personal details
Born January 31, 1815
Died April 3, 1893(1893-04-03) (aged 78)

Pedro Diez Canseco Corbacho (born January 31, 1815, in Arequipa, Peru – died April 3, 1893, in Chorrillos, Peru) was an important Peruvian soldier and politician. He served as the President of Peru three times during the 1860s. He was also the second vice president from October 1862 to 1863.

Who Was Pedro Diez Canseco?

Pedro Diez Canseco was born in Arequipa, a city in Peru, in 1815. He became a soldier and later a key figure in Peruvian politics. He is known for stepping in as president during times of change and difficulty in Peru.

His Time as President

Pedro Diez Canseco served as president of Peru on three separate occasions. These were often short periods when the country needed a leader to take charge quickly.

First Term as President (1863)

Pedro Diez Canseco first became president on April 9, 1863. He took over after Ramón Castilla left office. His first term lasted only a few months, ending on August 5, 1863, when Juan Antonio Pezet became the new president.

Interim President (1865)

He served as an interim (temporary) president again in 1865. This term was very short, from November 8 to November 28, 1865. He stepped in after Juan Antonio Pezet left office and before Mariano Ignacio Prado took over.

Second Term as President (1868)

Pedro Diez Canseco's last time as president was in 1868. He began this term on January 7, 1868, following Mariano Ignacio Prado. This term also lasted several months, ending on August 2, 1868, when José Balta became president.

Family Connections

Pedro Diez Canseco came from a notable family. His brother was Francisco Diez Canseco, who was also a politician. Pedro was also the great-grandfather of Fernando Belaunde Terry, who later became president of Peru himself.

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