Isidro Ayora

Isidro Ramón Antonio Ayora Cueva (31 August 1879^[1] – 22 March 1978)^[2] was an Ecuadorian political figure. He served as the 22nd President of Ecuador from 1926 to 1931. Isidro Ayora, a town in Guayas, and Puerto Ayora, are named after him.^{[citation needed]} Some people call coins ayora^[3] because they were introduced by him.^{[citation needed]}

Preceded byHimself (as Interim President)

Succeeded byLuis Larrea Alba

Preceded byJulio Enrique Moreno

Succeeded byHimself (as President)

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His Excellency Isidro Ayora
22nd President of Ecuador
In office 17 April 1929 – 24 August 1931
Preceded by	Himself (as Interim President)
Succeeded by	Luis Larrea Alba
Interim President of Ecuador
In office 1 April 1926 – 17 April 1929
Preceded by	Julio Enrique Moreno
Succeeded by	Himself (as President)
Personal details
Born	Isidro Ramón Antonio Ayora Cueva (1879-08-31)31 August 1879 Loja, Ecuador
Died	22 March 1978(1978-03-22) (aged 98) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Party	Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party
Spouse	Laura Carbo Nuñez ​ ​ (m. 1917; died 1946)​
Alma mater	Central University of Ecuador
Profession	Doctor

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Upon his death in 1978 at age 98, Ayora was the longest-living Ecuadorian president. His record was surpassed by Guillermo Rodríguez in 2023 when Rodríguez turned 100.^[4]