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Juan Antonio Escurra | |
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16th President of Paraguay | |
In office November 25, 1902 – December 19, 1904 | |
Vice President | Manuel Domínguez |
Preceded by | Héctor Carvallo |
Succeeded by | Juan Gaona |
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Born | Caraguatay | May 6, 1859
Died | August 24, 1929 Villa Hayes | (aged 70)
Political party | Colorado |
Juan Antonio Escurra (May 6, 1859 – August 24, 1929) was the President of Paraguay from 1902 to 1904. He was born on May 6, 1859, in Caraguatay, Cordillera department. He was married with Josefa M. Rojas, a woman from a traditional family, who later would be the First Lady of the nation. His family worked growing cotton, corn and fruits. After Uriarte and Egusquiza, he was the third president with a Basque last name.