José Rufino Echenique

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Echenique and the second or maternal family name is Benavente.
José Rufino Echenique
12th President of Peru
In office
April 20, 1851 – January 5, 1855
Preceded byRamón Castilla
Succeeded byRamón Castilla
Personal details
BornJosé Rufino Pompeyo Echenique Benavente
November 16, 1808
Puno, Viceroyalty of Peru, Spanish Empire
DiedJune 16, 1887 (aged 78)
Lima, Peru
Military service
Allegiance Peru
Branch/servicePeruvian Army
Years of service1821–1854
RankBrigadier general
Battles/warsPeruvian War of Independence

1828 Peruvian–Bolivian War
1834 Peruvian Civil War
Gran Colombia–Peru War

1843–44 Peruvian Civil War

Liberal Revolution of 1854
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José Rufino Pompeyo Echenique Benavente (November 16, 1808 – June 16, 1887) was a Peruvian politician who served as the 12th President of Peru from April 1851 to January 1855.

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