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Venezuela Timeline

Venezuela Timeline
Important people, dates and events in Venezuela
The Spanish conquistadors
Venezuela declares its independence from Spain and Simon Bolivar
Guzman Blanco rules Venezuela bringing the civil wars to an end
The Venezuelan democracy

Venezuela Timeline

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The diverse civilizations of ancient Mesoamerica included the Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, Incas and Mayans.

1498

 

Christopher Columbus landed in Venezuela

1535

 

The Spanish conquistadors start to colonize the area of Venezuela

1528

 

1528-1546 The King of Spain ( Charles I ) leased Venezuela to a German banking group to pay off his debts

1550

 

African slaves were shipped to Venezuela to work on various plantations

1700s

 

Spain combined Venezuela with neighbouring territories into one large colony called the Viceroyalty of New Granada
The Viceroyalty of New Granada consisted of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama
Venezuelan General Francisco Gabriel de Miranda (1750-1816) participated in major political events for over three decades

1810

 

The king of Spain overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte
The territories of the Viceroyalty of New Granada set up their own independent governments

1811

 

5 July: Venezuela declares its independence from Spain

1812

 

Simon Bolivar and other revolutionary leaders fled abroad

1814

 

Spain sends troops to South America to quell the uprising of the colonists

1819

 

General Simon Bolivar defeats royalist forces in the Battle of Boyaca on August 7
Republic of Colombia (also known as Gran Colombia) is proclaimed on December 17, consisting of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador

1821

 

Spain recognizes Venezuela's independence after Simon Bolivar wins a major victory against Spanish troops at Carabobo
Simon Bolivar established Gran Colombia and becomes the first president

1830

 

Ecuador and Venezuela leave Gran Colombia to became totally independent

1831

 

General Jose Antonio Paez becomes the first president of Venezuela

1800s

 

Venezuela torn by civil war

1870

 

1870-1888 Guzman Blanco rules Venezuela bringing the civil wars to an end

1908

 

1908-1935 Gomez rules Venezuela with strong military backing

1950

 

Marcos Perez Jimenez becomes dictator

1958

 

Jimenez was forced into exile leading to the Venezuelan democracy

1999

 

Venezuela adopted its current constitution

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