# Ismael Montes

_President of Bolivia (1861–1933)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Ismael Montes Gamboa was a Bolivian general and political figure who served as the 26th president of Bolivia twice nonconsecutively from 1904 to 1909 and from 1913 to 1917. He was a member of the Liberal Party. During his first term, the Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Chile was signed on 20 October 1904.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 October 1861 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P569))
- **Place of birth:** La Paz ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P19))
- **Died:** 16 October 1933 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P570))
- **Place of death:** La Paz ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Bolivia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; diplomat; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P102))
- **Education:** Higher University of San Andrés ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P69))
- **Positions held:** president of Bolivia (14 August 1913 – 15 August 1917); president of Bolivia (14 August 1904 – 12 August 1909); president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065#P39))

## Questions

**When was Ismael Montes born?**  
Ismael Montes was born on 5 October 1861 in La Paz.

**What positions has Ismael Montes held?**  
Positions held by Ismael Montes include: president of Bolivia (1913–1917); president of Bolivia (1904–1909); president.

**Where did Ismael Montes study?**  
Ismael Montes was educated at Higher University of San Andrés.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ismael Montes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ismael_Montes) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3138065](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3138065) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ismael montes 2.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ismael_montes_2.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Ismael Montes". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ismael-montes. Retrieved 9 November 2026.