Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca

Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca (November 1, 1864 – February 18, 1917) was the first Hispano elected for office as lieutenant governor in New Mexico's first election. His term as lieutenant governor was followed by his election as the second elected governor of New Mexico. This term was brief as he died shortly after taking office. He was the state's first elected Hispanic governor, and the first governor born in New Mexico after its annexation by the United States.

Ezequiel C. De Baca
2nd Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1917  February 18, 1917
LieutenantWashington Lindsay
Preceded byWilliam McDonald
Succeeded byWashington Lindsay
1st Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 6, 1912  January 1, 1917
GovernorWilliam McDonald
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byWashington Lindsay
Personal details
Born(1864-11-01)November 1, 1864
Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 1917(1917-02-18) (aged 52)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMargarita De Baca
EducationRegis University
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