Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Raúl Leoni

Role / Field:

Venezuelan politician who served as President from 1964 to 1969.

Born:

1905-04-26

Died:

1972-07-05

Century / Era:

1905s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Raúl Leoni Otero (26 April 1905 – 5 July 1972) was the president of Venezuela from 1964 until 1969. He was a member of the Generation of 1928 and a charter member of the Acción Democrática party, and the first Labor minister of Venezuela (during El Trienio Adeco, 1945–48). Leoni was born in El Manteco, Bolívar State, son of Clemente Leoni Scribani, born in Corsica. He graduated from the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas as a lawyer.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Leoni was arrested in 1921 after he became involved in an insurrection against the regime of Juan Vicente Gomez. He was a member of the Generation of 1928 and went into exile in Colombia before returning in 1936 following Gomez' death. He became the first Labor minister of Venezuela (during El Trienio Adeco, 1945–48). After a coup the toppled the government in 1948, he went into exile again in Colombia. Following the overthrow of president Marcos Perez Jimenez in 1958, Leoni returned to Venezuela and was elected to the Senate.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Leoni took control of the presidency on 13 March 1964, succeeding Rómulo Betancourt; both were members of Acción Democrática (AD). One of the pillars of a political consolidation in Venezuela...

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