Gabriel García Moreno

Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón (December 24, 1821 – August 6, 1875) is an Ecuadorian politician who twice serves as President of Ecuador (1859-1865 and 1869-1875) and is assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a third term.

He is noted for his conservatism, Catholic religious perspective and rivalry with liberal strongman Eloy Alfaro.

Under his administration, Ecuador becomes a leader in science and higher education within Latin America.

In addition to the advances in education and science, he is noted for economically and agriculturally advancing the country, as well as for his staunch opposition to corruption, even giving his own salary to charity.

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