Third Republic of Venezuela

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Third Republic of Venezuela

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A brief, reestablished Venezuelan republic during the War of Independence (1817-1819).

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Origins & Early Life

The Third Republic of Venezuela (Spanish: Tercera República de Venezuela) was the reestablished Republic of Venezuela declared by Simón Bolívar in the year 1817, during the Venezuelan War of Independence. The beginning of the Third Republic of Venezuela is attributed to the period after the Guayana campaign, during which the Republicans restored democratic institutions in Angostura.

Career & Major Achievements

Appointments to the Council of State were done by its Supreme Commander, Simón Bolívar, who made Francisco Antonio Zea councillor of state and finance, Luis Brión councillor of the navy and military, and Juan Martínez Alemán councillor of interior and justice. The Republic ended after the Congress of Angostura of 1819 decreed the union of Venezuela with New Granada, to form the Republic of Gran Colombia.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Venezuela would become once again an independent Republic after its separation from Gran Colombia in 1830, with José Antonio Páez as President.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1817: 1817 Milestone — The Third Republic of Venezuela (Spanish: Tercera República de Venezuela) was the reestablished Republic of Venezuela declared by Simón Bolívar in the year 1817, during the Venezuelan War of Independence.
2. 1819: 1819 Milestone — The Republic ended after the Congress of Angostura of 1819 decreed the union of Venezuela with New Granada, to form the Republic of Gran Colombia.
3. 1830: 1830 Milestone — Venezuela would become once again an independent Republic after its separation from Gran Colombia in 1830, with José Antonio Páez as President.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Third Republic of Venezuela

True or False: “True or False: The Third Republic of Venezuela was permanently established in 1819 when it formed the Republic of Gran Colombia.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The Third Republic was declared in 1817, and while it formed Gran Colombia in 1819, the republic's independent status was later re-established in 1830 after separating from that union.

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