Vicente Rocafuerte
- He was born on May 1st, 1783 and died on May 16th, 1847.
- Presidential period: from 1835 to 1839.
- He was the first Ecuadorian president. He belonged to a high social class and studied in Europe, he enjoy reading revolutionary books.
- He’s considerate to have established the organic bases of Ecuador as a republic.
- Important work: built schools, high schools and museums. Created the careers of Philosophy, Law and Medicine. Built new roads. He opposed the influence of clergy in secular affairs.
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