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Vicente Ramón Roca

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Vicente Ramón Roca Famous memorial

Birth
Guayaquil, Cantón Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
Death
23 Feb 1858 (aged 65)
Guayaquil, Cantón Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
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Guayaquil, Cantón Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador Add to Map
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3rd Constitutional President of the Republic of Ecuador. A member of Ecuador's Liberal Party, he served as president from 8 December 1845 to 15 October 1849. Prior to becoming president, he was a merchant and helped lead the 9 October 1820 uprising that brought independence. He served as a deputy to the 1830 convention adopting a new constitution and declaring independence from Columbia. He held several posts in the new government including vice president of the Congress in 1833, governor of Guayas in 1835, and senator from Guayas from 1837 to 1839. He played a leading role in the 6 March 1845 overthrow of President Juan José Flores. He then became president. He is best remembered for the large number of public works and for thwarting two invasions by the previous president and Spain.
3rd Constitutional President of the Republic of Ecuador. A member of Ecuador's Liberal Party, he served as president from 8 December 1845 to 15 October 1849. Prior to becoming president, he was a merchant and helped lead the 9 October 1820 uprising that brought independence. He served as a deputy to the 1830 convention adopting a new constitution and declaring independence from Columbia. He held several posts in the new government including vice president of the Congress in 1833, governor of Guayas in 1835, and senator from Guayas from 1837 to 1839. He played a leading role in the 6 March 1845 overthrow of President Juan José Flores. He then became president. He is best remembered for the large number of public works and for thwarting two invasions by the previous president and Spain.

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  • Added: Jun 7, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180121485/vicente_ram%C3%B3n-roca: accessed ), memorial page for Vicente Ramón Roca (2 Sep 1792–23 Feb 1858), Find a Grave Memorial ID 180121485, citing Cementerio General de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Cantón Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador; Maintained by Find a Grave.