Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1937) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.

Contents

• 1 Life
• 2 Political life
• 3 Presidency
• 4 References

Life

García was born in Guayaquil. He founded the chamber of commerce of Guayaquil and was a member of the firefighters of his hometown.

Political life

• Minister of Finance in 1895
• Senator for the province Guayas
• Vice President of the Senate
• Councilman of Guayaquil

Garcia was also a candidate in the presidential election of 1901, but lost to Leonidas Plaza.

Presidency

Garcia was elected president in 1905, but only served for a few months. He was overthrown by the revolution led by Eloy Alfaro and was forced to leave office.

References

• Lizardo Garcia Sorrroza. diccionariobiograficoecuador.com
• Official Website of the Ecuadorian Government about the country President's History
• Cámara de Comercio Guayaquil