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1830 in Venezuela

Explore 8 historical events and records for Venezuela in 1830.

Historical records for Venezuela in 1830

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January

First President of Venezuela

Paez, Jose Antonio ยท Caracas ยท President of Venezuela ยท Government / Government of Venezuela

Becomes the first President of the newly independent Republic of Venezuela.

May

Departure from Bogota

Bolivar, Simon ยท Bogota ยท Warfare / Military

Leaves Bogota intending to travel into exile after resigning from political leadership.

Congress of Valencia

Paez, Jose Antonio ยท Valencia ยท President of Venezuela ยท Government / Government of Venezuela

Leads the new Venezuelan government as the Congress of Valencia assembles to establish a separate republic.

Resignation from Presidency

Bolivar, Simon ยท Bogota ยท Former President of Gran Colombia ยท Government / Government of Venezuela

Resigns political authority in Gran Colombia amid the federation's collapse.

June

Assassination of Antonio Jose de Sucre

de Sucre, Antonio Jose ยท Berruecos ยท South American Leader ยท Warfare / Military

Is assassinated while travelling through the mountains of southern Gran Colombia.

September

Constitution of Venezuela

Paez, Jose Antonio ยท Valencia ยท President of Venezuela ยท Government / Government of Venezuela

Leads Venezuela when the Constitution of 1830 establishes the institutions of the independent republic.

December

Death of Simon Bolivar

Bolivar, Simon ยท Santa Marta ยท Warfare / Military

Simon Bolivar dies at Santa Marta after resigning from political leadership in Gran Colombia.

Other events (month unknown)

Separation from Gran Colombia

Paez, Jose Antonio ยท Valencia ยท President of Venezuela ยท Government / Government of Venezuela

Leads Venezuela as it formally separates from Gran Colombia and establishes an independent national government.

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