Ramón Castilla leaves the Peruvian presidency (1862–1863)

Ramón Castilla's second presidential term concluded in 1862, marking the end of his tenure as head of state. He was succeeded by Miguel de San Román, who had won the election in 1862. San Román served briefly before his death in 1863, leading to interim leadership. The transition occurred within the constitutional framework of the Peruvian presidency.

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Background. Ramón Castilla served as President of Peru from 1855 to 1862. The Constitution of 1856 established the requirements for the presidency, and a new constitution was enacted in December 1860 during Castilla's presidency, becoming Peru's supreme law until 1920. The office of president is the highest magistracy in Peru. Castilla's tenure ended in 1862, paving the way for a new administration under Miguel de San Román, who had been elected in that year.

Transition of Power. Miguel de San Román was elected President of Peru in 1862. He served for a brief period between 1862 and 1863. San Román had previously served as Minister of War under Castilla and as Prime Minister in 1858. His presidency was short-lived, ending with his death in April 1863, which resulted in an interim government led by Pedro Diez Canseco.

Aftermath. Following San Román's death, Pedro Diez Canseco served as interim president from April to August 1863. He was succeeded by Juan Antonio Pezet. Castilla later returned to political life, serving as a senator in 1864. He opposed Pezet's policies regarding the Spanish Pacific squadron, leading to his arrest and exile in 1865.

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