When did Venezuela gain independence?

When did Venezuela gain independence?

July 5, 1811
Venezuela/Founded
In 1811 Francisco Miranda persuaded Venezuela’s National Congress to declare independence. Many regions in Venezuela declared their independence on the 5th of July 1811 and a constitution was written shortly afterwards.

When was Venezuela colonized?

The territory of Venezuela was colonized by Spain in 1522 amid resistance from indigenous peoples.

When did Chavez rule Venezuela?

listen); 28 July 1954 – 5 March 2013) was a Venezuelan politician who was president of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013, except for a brief period in April 2002.

When did Simon Bolivar liberate Venezuela?

1813
Simón Bolívar first liberated Venezuela in 1813. Upon entering the capital city of Venezuela on August 6, 1813, Bolívar was given the nickname “El Libertador” (“The Liberator”). Venezuelan independence didn’t last long (Bolívar was ousted in 1814), but Bolívar’s nickname did.

Who declared independence in Venezuela?

After two more years of war, the country achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of its most famous son, Simón Bolívar.

Who lived in Venezuela before colonization?

It is not known how many people lived in Venezuela before the Spanish Conquest; it may have been around a million people, and in addition to today’s peoples included groups such as the Arawaks, Caribs, and Timoto-cuicas.

Which countries celebrate Simon Bolivar Day?

When is Simón Bolívar Day Simón Bolivar Day is a national holiday in Venezuela and is always celebrated on July 24th. It commemorates the birthday of Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan who played a key role in Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia becoming independent from Spain.

Did Venezuela fight for independence?

On 5 July 1811, seven of the ten provinces of the Captaincy General of Venezuela declared their independence in the Venezuelan Declaration of Independence….Venezuelan War of Independence.

Date	19 April 1810 – 24 July 1823 (13 years)
Location	Venezuela and New Granada
Result	Venezuelan victory and independence