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Marshal 'José Félix Estigarribia Insaurralde' (born February 21, 1888; Caraguatay – died September 7, 1940; Altos) was a decorated Paraguayan war hero and President of Paraguay for the Liberal party. Educated as an agronomist, he joined the national Army in 1910 and spent time in Chile and in Saint Cyr's military academy in France for additional training. He commanded the First Infantry division during the Chaco War and was promoted successively to brigadier, division general, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. He was dismissed from the latter position after President Eusebio Ayala was overthrown in the Febrerista revolution by Rafael Franco. He was elected President for a four-year term in 1939, assuming office on August 15. Slightly more than a year later, he perished in an airplane crash with his wife. Estigarribia was succeeded by Higinio Morínigo and posthumously promoted to the rank of marshal. He is considered as one of the most distinguished and brilliant military leaders of the Americas.

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★ Biography (Presidency of the Republic of Paraguay)