When was Alfredo Palacio born?

Alfredo Palacio was born on 22 January 1939 in Guayaquil.

What positions has Alfredo Palacio held?

Positions held by Alfredo Palacio include: President of Ecuador (2005–2007); Vice President of Ecuador (2003–2005); health minister (1994–1996); Minister of Public Health of Ecuador (1994–1996).

Where did Alfredo Palacio study?

Alfredo Palacio was educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Universidad de Guayaquil.

Ricardo Stuckert/PR · CC BY 3.0 br

Suggest a better photo · Report

Alfredo Palacio

Ecuadorian physician

हिंदी में पढ़ें

नेपाली · EnglishRead in your language
CitedEvery fact sourced
Ad-freeNo ads, no tracking

Luis Alfredo Palacio González was an Ecuadorian cardiologist and politician who was the 44th president of Ecuador from 2005 to 2007. He had been the 44th vice president under President Lucio Gutiérrez, until he was appointed to the presidency when the Ecuadorian Congress removed Gutiérrez from power following a week of growing unrest with his government. He previously served as Minister of Health between 1994 and 1996.

Quick facts

Born: 22 January 1939 wd
Place of birth: Guayaquil wd
Died: 22 May 2025 wd
Place of death: Guayaquil wd
Citizenship: Ecuador wd
Occupation: physician, university teacher, cardiologist, politician wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Universidad de Guayaquil wd
Spouse: María Beatriz Paret wd

Positions held wd

President of Ecuador (20 April 2005 – 15 January 2007)
Vice President of Ecuador (15 January 2003 – 20 April 2005)
health minister (11 November 1994 – 10 August 1996)
Minister of Public Health of Ecuador (10 November 1994 – 10 August 1996)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
National Order of San Lorenzo
National Order of Merit

Questions

When was Alfredo Palacio born?: Alfredo Palacio was born on 22 January 1939 in Guayaquil.
What positions has Alfredo Palacio held?: Positions held by Alfredo Palacio include: President of Ecuador (2005–2007); Vice President of Ecuador (2003–2005); health minister (1994–1996); Minister of Public Health of Ecuador (1994–1996).
Where did Alfredo Palacio study?: Alfredo Palacio was educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Universidad de Guayaquil.

Sources

Last updated 8 November 2026 · facts checked 8 November 2026

Cite this page

"Alfredo Palacio". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/alfredo-palacio. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

Machine-readable versions: JSON · Markdown

Text from the Wikipedia article Alfredo Palacio, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Alfredo Palacio Presidente de Ecuador.jpg — Ricardo Stuckert/PR, CC BY 3.0 br.

Is this you, or do you work in this person's office? Claim this profile