# Juan Javier Espinosa

_President of Ecuador (1868 - 1869)_

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> José Manuel Francisco Javier Espinosa y Espinosa was President of Ecuador, from 20 January 1868 to 19 January 1869. He was overthrown in a 1869 military coup carried out by Gabriel García Moreno. Gabriel García Moreno sought to prevent Juan Javier Espinosa from holding free elections.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 December 1815 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Quito ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P19))
- **Died:** 4 September 1870 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P570))
- **Place of death:** Quito ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ecuador ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P106))
- **Political party:** Conservative Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P102))
- **Education:** Central University of Ecuador ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Ecuador (20 January 1868 – 19 January 1869); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador (9 September 1852 – 5 October 1852) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2688125#P39))

## Questions

**When was Juan Javier Espinosa born?**  
Juan Javier Espinosa was born on 2 December 1815 in Quito.

**What positions has Juan Javier Espinosa held?**  
Positions held by Juan Javier Espinosa include: President of Ecuador (1868–1869); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador (1852–1852).

**Where did Juan Javier Espinosa study?**  
Juan Javier Espinosa was educated at Central University of Ecuador.

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