Guillermo Rodríguez (politician)

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General
Guillermo Rodríguez
Rodríguez in 1973
Acting President of Ecuador
In office
15 February 1972 – 11 January 1976
Preceded byJosé María Velasco Ibarra
Succeeded byAlfredo Poveda
Personal details
Born (1923-11-04) 4 November 1923 (age 100)
Pujilí, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Spouse
School of the Americas
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Ecuador
Branch/service Ecuadorian Army
CommandsEcuadorian Army
Battles/warsEl Carnavalazo coup

Guillermo Antonio Rodríguez Lara (born 4 November 1923), known as "Bombita", is an Ecuadorian former political and military leader who was dictator of Ecuador from 15 February 1972 to 11 January 1976.[1]

Biography

Rodríguez was born in

paving the Quito-Tulcán road), the oil refinery at Esmeraldas, and new equipment for the armed services.[4] The Ecuadorian military removed him from power in 1976.[5]

He turned 100 on 4 November 2023.[6]

References

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  2. ^ Lentz, Harris M. (4 February 2014). Heads of States and Governments Since 1945. Routledge. p. 239. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. ^ The International Who's Who: 1996–97. Europa Publications. 1996. p. 1313. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  4. . Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  5. ^ Martz, p. 6
  6. ^ El expresidente Guillermo Rodríguez Lara cumple 100 años este 4 de noviembre (in Spanish)

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Political offices
Preceded by
President of Ecuador

1972–1976
Succeeded by