Luis Telmo Paz y Miño

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Paz y Miño and the second or maternal family name is Estrella.

Luis Telmo Paz y Miño Estrella (15 April 1884–1962), more commonly known as Telmo Paz y Miño, was President of the Supreme Military Junta of Ecuador in July 1925.

Luis Telmo Paz y Miño
President of the Supreme Military Junta
In office July 1925 – July 1925
Preceded by	Gonzalo Córdova (as President)
Succeeded by	Provisional Government Junta
Personal details
Born	(1884-04-15)15 April 1884
Died	1962 (aged 77–78)
Nationality	Ecuadorian

"Paz y Miño" street sign in Quito, Ecuador, in honour of Gen. Telmo Paz y Miño.

Born in the then-rural parroquia of Chillogallo, in Quito, Ecuador, Gen. Paz y Miño entered military school in 1902.

He held various military and political positions, as well as having been rector of an educational institute. He also wrote various investigative works in geography, history and literature.

Preceded by Gonzalo Córdova	Head of State of Ecuador 1925	Succeeded by Francisco Arízaga Luque

See also

• Pazmiño

External links

• Official Website of the Ecuadorian Government about the country President's History^{[permanent dead link]}