Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Heads of State of Ecuador
(Female Suffrage limited 1929/ all 1967) The former Kingdom of Quito was conquered
by the Inchas of Peru by the end of the 15th century and formed the Spanish
Vice-Royalty of Quito before becoming independent 1822
Also see Ecuador Ministers
1487-88
Queen Paccha of Ouito/Cara
She succeeded her father. Was married to Inca Huayan Capac of Peru (1475/93) and
King of Quito (1488-1525)
1996-98
Vice-President Rosalia Arteaga Serrano de Córdova de Fernández
1997 Acting President and Head of the Cabinet
In 1986 she was a provincial governor, 1992-94 Vice-minister of Culture, 1994
Minister of Education and Culture, 1998 Presidential Candidate (b. 1956-)
Last update 21.02.03