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León Febres Cordero

President of Ecuador (1984 - 1988)

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León Esteban Febres-Cordero Ribadeneyra, known in the Ecuadorian media as LFC or more simply Febres-Cordero, was an Ecuadorian politician who was the 35th President of Ecuador, serving a four-year term from 10 August 1984 to 10 August 1988. During his presidency he sought to introduce market-oriented reforms, and also led a security crackdown on a small guerrilla group named ¡Alfaro Vive, Carajo!.

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Born
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Place of birth
Guayaquil wd
Died
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Place of death
Guayaquil wd
Citizenship
Ecuador wd
Occupation
mechanical engineer, chief officer, politician wd
Political party
Social Christian Party (1978–2008), Radical Liberal Party (until 1978) wd
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology, Mercersburg Academy, Charlotte Hall Military Academy wd
Spouse
María Eugenia Cordovez wd

Positions held wd

  • Mayor of Guayaquil (10 August 1992 – 10 August 2000)
  • President of Ecuador (10 August 1984 – 10 August 1988)
  • president

Questions

When was León Febres Cordero born?
León Febres Cordero was born on 9 March 1931 in Guayaquil.
What positions has León Febres Cordero held?
Positions held by León Febres Cordero include: Mayor of Guayaquil (1992–2000); President of Ecuador (1984–1988); president.
Where did León Febres Cordero study?
León Febres Cordero was educated at Stevens Institute of Technology, Mercersburg Academy, Charlotte Hall Military Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): León Febres Cordero · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q471324 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: León Febres Cordero.jpg by SSGT GUSTAVO A. GARCIA (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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