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Juan Antonio Escurra | |
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| 16th President of Paraguay | |
| In office November 25, 1902 – December 19, 1904 | |
| Vice President | Manuel Domínguez |
| Preceded by | Héctor Carvallo |
| Succeeded by | Juan Gaona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1859 Caraguatay |
| Died | August 24, 1929 (aged 70) Villa Hayes |
| Political party | Colorado |
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, a 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 a Basque last name.