Historedia
Episode 2 of 2

Formation of the Supreme Junta

When
19 April 1810
Where
Caracas
Part of
Vicente Emparán removed; Supreme Junta of Venezuela installed

The cabildo transformed into the Supreme Junta of Caracas, beginning to manage provincial affairs after the agitation.

Following the popular agitation, the cabildo transformed itself into the Supreme Junta of Caracas. This body began to manage the affairs of the province. The establishment of the Junta Suprema de Caracas on 19 April 1810 initiated the Venezuelan War of Independence.

Sources

  1. Vicente Emparán Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
  2. First Republic of Venezuela Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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