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Popular Agitation in Caracas
- When
- 19 April 1810
- Where
- Caracas
Members of the cabildo and residents used Maundy Thursday crowds to orchestrate agitation for a junta, leading to Emparán's removal.
On 19 April 1810, various members of the municipal council (cabildo) of Caracas and other important residents took advantage of the large crowds gathered for Maundy Thursday services to orchestrate popular agitation for the establishment of a junta. This event resulted in the removal of Captain General Vicente Emparán.
Sources
- Vicente Emparán Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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