David Toro
José David Toro Ruilova (June 24, 1898 – July 25, 1977) was a colonel in the Bolivian army and member of the High Command during the Chaco War (1932–35) who served as the de facto 35th president of Bolivia from 1936 to 1937. He was one of the leaders of the coup that deposed President Salamanca in November, 1934 and became President of the Republic in May 1936 as a result of a military uprising headed by his friend and comrade, Major Germán Busch.
David Toro | |
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Official portrait, 1936 | |
| 35th President of Bolivia | |
| In office 22 May 1936 – 13 July 1937 | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Germán Busch (provisional) |
| Succeeded by | Germán Busch |
| Minister of Government and Justice | |
| In office 17 June 1930 – 28 June 1930 | |
| President | Council of Ministers |
| Preceded by | Germán Antelo Arauz |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Mariaca Pando |
| Minister of Development and Communications | |
| In office 16 May 1930 – 17 June 1930 | |
| President | Hernando Siles Reyes Council of Ministers |
| Preceded by | Manuel Rigoberto Paredes |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Banzer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José David Toro Ruilova 24 June 1898 Sucre, Bolivia |
| Died | 25 July 1977 (aged 79) Santiago, Chile |
| Spouse | Serafina Abaroa |
| Parent(s) | Mariano Toro Teresa Ruilova |
| Education | Military College of the Army |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bolivia |
| Branch/service | Bolivian Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Chaco War |
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