Vicente Rocafuerte y Bejarano ( May 1 , 1783 -- May 16 , 1847 ) was an influential figure in Ecuadorian politics and President of Ecuador from September 10 , 1834 to January 31 , 1839 .
Vicente Rocafuerte y Bejarano ( May 1 , 1783 -- May 16 , 1847 ) was an influential figure in Ecuadorian politics . He served as President of Ecuador from September 10 , 1834 to January 31 , 1839 .