Ignacio de Veintemilla
Mario Ignacio Francisco Tomás Antonio de Veintemilla y Villacís | |
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| 11th President of Ecuador | |
| In office 18 December 1876 – 9 July 1883 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Borrero |
| Succeeded by | Provisional government |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 July 1828 Quito, Gran Colombia |
| Died | July 19, 1908 (aged 79) Quito, Ecuador |
Mario Ignacio Francisco Tomás Antonio de Veintemilla y Villacís (31 July 1828 – 19 July 1908) was President of Ecuador 18 December 1876 to 9 July 1883. During his presidency, his niece Marieta de Veintemilla acted as his first lady.
He came to power in a military coup in 1876 which overthrew President Antonio Borrero. After declaring himself dictator, De Veintemilla was overthrown in the 1882-1883 War of the Restoration.