Adolfo Ballivián
Adolfo Ballivián Coll (15 November 1831 – 14 February 1874) was a Bolivian military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of Bolivia from 1873 to 1874. His presidency was brief, yet serious financial and legislative problems, worsened or neglected by previous administrations, began to appear. These would have serious effects for Bolivia, leading up to the War of the Pacific.
Adolfo Ballivián | |
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Daguerreotype of Adolfo Ballivián in 1874 by Nicolás Acosta. | |
| 18th President of Bolivia | |
| In office 9 May 1873 – 14 February 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Frías |
| Succeeded by | Tomás Frías |
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| Born | Adolfo Ballivián Coll 15 November 1831 La Paz, Bolivia |
| Died | 14 February 1874 (aged 42) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Cause of death | Stomach cancer |
| Political party | Red Party |
| Spouse | Carmen Grimwood Allende |
| Parent(s) | José Ballivián Mercedes Coll |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bolivia |
| Branch/service | Bolivian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Ingavi |
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