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Proclamation of Independent Venezuela

When
22 September 1830
Where
Venezuela
Part of
Ecuador and Venezuela separate from Gran Colombia

Venezuela proclaimed independence from Gran Colombia in September 1830 following a rebellion led by José Antonio Páez.

Venezuela remained part of Gran Colombia until 1830. A rebellion led by José Antonio Páez allowed the proclamation of a newly independent Venezuela on 22 September 1830. Páez became the first president of the State of Venezuela, marking the separation of this region from the union.

Sources

  1. Venezuela Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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