Juan Antonio Escurra

President of Paraguay

May 6, 1859 Caraguatay

August 24, 1929(1929-08-24) (70) Villa Hayes

November 25, 1902 – December 19, 1904

Juan Antonio Escurra (May 6, 1859 – August 24, 1929) was the President of Paraguay from 1902 to 1904. He was born on May 6, 1859 in Caraguatay, Cordillera department. He was married with Josefa M. Rojas, woman from a traditional family, who later would be the First Lady of the nation. His family worked growing cotton, corn and fruits. After Uriarte and Egusquiza, he was the third president with Basque last name.