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1908 in Venezuela

Explore 3 historical events and records for Venezuela in 1908.

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Historical records for Venezuela in 1908

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December

19 December 1908

Coup

Gomez, Juan Vicente · Caracas · President of Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela

Juan Vicente Gomez seized power while President Cipriano Castro was receiving medical treatment abroad.

19 December 1908

President of Venezuela

Gomez, Juan Vicente · Caracas · President of Venezuela · Government / Military Government

Appointed President of Venezuela, 1st term

Other events (month unknown)

1908

Coup

Gomez, Juan Gomez · President of Venezuela · Revolution / Revolution of Venezuela

Appoints himself President & establishes a dictatorship

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