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Romulo Gallegos Biography and Timeline

Follow Romulo Gallegos through 3 dated historical records for Venezuela.

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Romulo Gallegos, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1947–1948Years on this page

1947

14 December 1947

Presidential Election

President-elect of Venezuela · Caracas · Government / Government of Venezuela

Romulo Gallegos won Venezuela's first direct presidential election based on universal suffrage.

Role range: 1948-1948 – 1948-1948

1948

15 February 1948

President of Venezuela

President of Venezuela · President of Venezuela · Caracas · Government / Government of Venezuela

Appointed President of Venezuela

Role range: 1948-1948 – 1948-1948

24 November 1948

Military Coup

President of Venezuela · President of Venezuela · Caracas · Government / Government of Venezuela

The armed forces overthrew President Romulo Gallegos and installed a military junta.

Role range: 1948-1948 – 1948-1948

Records, sources and methodology

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