Historical record5 July 1811
The Venezuelan Congress declared independence from Spain and created a sovereign republic.
Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Venezuelan Congress declared independence from Spain and created a sovereign republic.
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