Telmo Vargas facts for kids
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Telmo Vargas
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| Head of State of Ecuador | |
| In office 1966 |
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| Preceded by | Ramón Castro Jijón |
| Succeeded by | Clemente Yerovi |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Telmo Oswaldo Vargas Benalcázar
9 October 1912 San José de Minas, Quito Canton, Ecuador |
| Died | 9 August 2013 (aged 100) Quito, Ecuador |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Ecuador |
| Branch/service | Armed Forces of Ecuador |
| Rank | General |
General Telmo Oswaldo Vargas Benalcázar was an important figure in Ecuadorian history. He was born on October 9, 1912, and lived a long life, passing away on August 9, 2013. He was a high-ranking military officer, reaching the rank of General in the Armed Forces of Ecuador. For a short time in 1966, he even served as the President of Ecuador, which is the country's top leader.
Early Life and Military Career
Telmo Vargas was born in a place called San José de Minas, which is near the city of Quito, Ecuador. From a young age, he chose a career in the military. He worked his way up through the ranks, showing dedication and leadership. His hard work led him to become the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ecuador. This was a very important job, as it meant he was in charge of planning and leading the country's military operations.
Becoming President
In 1966, there was a change in leadership in Ecuador. On March 29, 1966, the military, under the command of General Vargas, took control from the previous government led by Ramón Castro Jijón. After this event, Telmo Vargas briefly became the President of Ecuador. His time as president was short, lasting only a few months. He then handed over power to Clemente Yerovi.
Later Life
After his time as president, General Vargas continued to be a respected figure. He lived to be over 100 years old, which is quite remarkable! He passed away in Quito, Ecuador, in 2013. His life showed a long commitment to his country through his military service and his brief period as its leader.
