Born: December 24, 1821, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Assassinated: August 6, 1875, Independence Square, Quito, Ecuador
Previous offices: President of Ecuador (1869–1875) and President of Ecuador (1861–1865)
Education: Universidad Central del Ecuador (1844)
Spouse: Mariana del Alcázar (m. 1866–1875) and Rosa Ascázubi y Matheu (m. 1846–1865)