5 July 1811Declaration of Independence—
The Venezuelan Congress declared independence from Spain and created a sovereign republic.
Historical records for Venezuela in 1811, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Venezuelan Congress declared independence from Spain and created a sovereign republic.
Witnesses the declaration of the independence of Venezuela. Venezuela declares independence after disavowing allegiance to Ferdinand VII
Congress approved the Federal Constitution, establishing the First Republic and a federal system of government.
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