José Rufino Echenique

José Rufino Echenique
President of Peru
In office
20 April 1851 – 5 January 1855
Preceded byRamón Castilla
Succeeded byRamón Castilla
Personal details
Born16 November 1808
Puno, Viceroyalty of Peru
Died16 June 1887 (age 78)
Lima, Peru
Military service
Branch/servicePeruvian army
Years of service1821-1854
RankBrigadier general
Battles/warsSecond Intermedios Campaign
1828 Peruvian-Bolivian war
Battle of Tarqui
1834 Peruvian Civil war
Battle of Carmen Alto
1854-55 Liberal revolution

José Rufino Pompeyo Echenique Benavente (16 November 1808 – 16 June 1887) was a Peruvian politician who served as the 12th President of Peru from 20 April 1851 to 5 January 1855.


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