Background
He was born in Quillan San Migelito (Pillaro-Tungurahua) on 19 March 1808.
He was born in Quillan San Migelito (Pillaro-Tungurahua) on 19 March 1808.
José María Urvina pursued his primary education in the village of his birth. He then attended the Navy School in Guayaquil. He was notorious among his classmates from whom he obtained friendship and consideration.
He was the aide-camp of Juan Jose Flores.
In his career he demonstrated his vocation, reaching the degree of General of the Republic. President of the Legislative Chamber
Congressman for the province of Guayas
Governor of Guayaquil
Chargé d"Affairs of Ecuador in Bogota
Supreme Chief from July 17, 1851 to July 17, 1852
Elaboration of the sixth National Constitution.
President of Ecuador from 1852 to 1856
Abolishment of Indian and black slavery in Ecuador, on September 25, 1852.
His competence in the naval combat of Punta de Mapelo, rose him above other members of the group because of his courage.