Lizardo García Sorroza (26 April 1844 – 29 May 1937) was President of Ecuador from 1 September 1905 to 15 January 1906.

Life García was born in Guayaquil. He founded the chamber of commerce of Guayaquil and was a member of the firefighters of his hometown. He married Carmen Coello Alvarez and the couple had a son and two daughters.

Political life Minister of Finance in 1895 Senator for the province Guayas Vice President of the Senate Councilman of Guayaquil

Garcia was also a candidate in the presidential election of 1901, but lost to Leonidas Plaza.

Presidency Garcia was elected president in 1905, but only served for a few months. He was overthrown by the revolution led by Eloy Alfaro and was forced to leave office.

References

Lizardo Garcia Sorrroza. diccionariobiograficoecuador.com Official Website of the Ecuadorian Government about the country President's History Cámara de Comercio Guayaquil