When was Galo Plaza born?

Galo Plaza was born on 17 February 1906 in New York City.

What positions has Galo Plaza held?

Positions held by Galo Plaza include: General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (1968–1975); President of Ecuador (1948–1952); ambassador.

Where did Galo Plaza study?

Galo Plaza was educated at University of Maryland, Georgetown University, University of California, Berkeley, Walsh School of Foreign Service.

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Galo Plaza

President of Ecuador (1948 - 1952)

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Galo Lincoln Plaza Lasso de la Vega was an Ecuadorian statesman who served as President of Ecuador from 1948 to 1952 and Secretary General of the Organization of American States from 1968 to 1975. He is the son of former Ecuadorian President Leonidas Plaza.

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Born: 17 February 1906 wd
Place of birth: New York City wd
Died: 22 January 1987 wd
Place of death: Quito wd
Citizenship: Ecuador, United States wd
Occupation: diplomat, politician, land owner wd
Education: University of Maryland, Georgetown University, University of California, Berkeley, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Unidad educativa Mejia wd
Spouse: Rosario Pallares Zaldumbide wd

Positions held wd

General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (1968–1975)
President of Ecuador (1 September 1948 – 31 August 1952)
ambassador

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1975)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎

Questions

When was Galo Plaza born?: Galo Plaza was born on 17 February 1906 in New York City.
What positions has Galo Plaza held?: Positions held by Galo Plaza include: General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (1968–1975); President of Ecuador (1948–1952); ambassador.
Where did Galo Plaza study?: Galo Plaza was educated at University of Maryland, Georgetown University, University of California, Berkeley, Walsh School of Foreign Service.

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