Congress of Angostura
The Congress of Angostura opened to organize republican institutions and consider a union with New Granada.
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1819 in Venezuela
Explore 8 historical events and records for Venezuela in 1819.
Historical records for Venezuela in 1819
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February
June
Invasion of New Granada
Leaves his base with 2,500 men to liberate New Granada
August
Battle of Boyaca
Enters New Granada & defeats the Spanish at Boyaca
Capture of Bogota
Captures Bogota
Constitution of Venezuela
Establishes the Republic of Gran Colombia with himself as President
December
Fundamental Law of Colombia
The Congress of Angostura approved the Fundamental Law creating the Republic of Colombia, later called Gran Colombia.
Other events (month unknown)
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of the new Republic of Colombia & given almost supreme power
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of the new Republic of Colombia & given almost supreme power
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