Ramón Castro Jijón
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Jijón.
Admiral Ramón Castro Jijón (15 November 1915 – 1 November 1984) was President of Ecuador 11 July 1963 to 29 March 1966. He was appointed commander of the Ecuadorian Navy by Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy, whom he later overthrew in a coup. For his entire term as President he was chairman of a military junta.
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Ramón Castro Jijón | |
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Acting President of Ecuador Chairman of Military Junta | |
In office 11 July 1963 – 29 March 1966 | |
Preceded by | Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy |
Succeeded by | Telmo Vargas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-11-15)15 November 1915 Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
Died | 1 November 1984(1984-11-01) (aged 68) Quito, Ecuador |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Ecuadorian Navy |
Rank | Commander |
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