Juan Antonio Escurra [SEP] position held
Juan Antonio Escurra
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, 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 Basque last name.
Beginnings.
He went to school
branch as a judge during the government of Juan Antonio Escurra. He was married to Mrs. Adela Lima, who died on September 7, 1928. Emiliano, retired from any public activity, died at home, very far away from his country, in the United States on October 18, 1934.
His Administration.
He was three times President of the Republic. Also, he was elected as Vice President of the Republic, holding the same position under the presidencies of Benigno Ferreira from 1906 to 1908 and José Patricio