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A rebel becomes a liberator – José Eloy Alfaro Delgado

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Rick

José Eloy Alfaro Delgado (June 25, 1842 – January 28, 1912) was Ecuador’s president from 1895-1901 and 1906-11. A leader in the Liberal Revolution of 1895, “Viejo Luchador” (Old Warrior) created national unity, secured its borders and brought new transportation … Continue reading →

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Alfaro: Old Warrior of Ecuador

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Rick

In the row of bronze busts outside the Organization of American States along Constitution Ave. is Eloy Alfaro, the former president of Ecuador whose full name was José Eloy Alfaro Delgado. Alfaro (1842 –1912) was the president from 1895 to … Continue reading →

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A rebel becomes a liberator – José Eloy Alfaro Delgado

Alfaro: Old Warrior of Ecuador

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