Juan José Flores
Juan José Flores was an Ecuadorian military leader and politician who served as the country's first president. He played a pivotal role in the early years of Ecuador's republic, and his decision to annex the Galápagos Islands to Ecuador in 1832 was significant in asserting the nation's sovereignty and promoting the development of the archipelago. His political actions laid the groundwork for shaping Ecuador's national identity.
Born on Jul 13, 1800 (224 years old)
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Ecuador:
Juan José Flores was the first president of Ecuador and his authoritarian regime was ended by the Marcista Revolution.
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Ecuador:
Juan José Flores promoted the decision to annex the Galápagos Islands to consolidate national sovereignty.
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Peru:
Juan José Flores was the president of Ecuador during its annexation of the Galápagos Islands.
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