Sixto Durán-Ballén
1921 – 2016

Sixto Durán-Ballén

President of Ecuador (1992–1996)

university teacherpoliticianarchitect
Born
1921-07-14, Boston
Died
2016-11-15
Birthplace state
Massachusetts

Biography

Sixto Durán-Ballén was a politician and architect born in Boston in 1921. He served as mayor of Quito from 1970 to 1978 and as the 37th president of Ecuador from 1992 to 1996. In 1951 he co-founded the Social Christian Party, and in 1991 he left that party to form the Republican Union Party before his successful presidential run in 1992.

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Sixto Durán-Ballén is recorded as a university teacher, a politician and a architect, born in Massachusetts (1921–2016).

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Frequently asked about Sixto Durán-Ballén

Who was Sixto Durán-Ballén?
Sixto Durán-Ballén was President of Ecuador (1992–1996), born in Massachusetts (1921 – 2016).
When and where was Sixto Durán-Ballén born?
Sixto Durán-Ballén was born on 1921-07-14 in Boston.
When did Sixto Durán-Ballén die?
Sixto died on 2016-11-15.
What was Sixto Durán-Ballén known for?
Sixto Durán-Ballén is recorded as a university teacher, a politician and a architect.
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