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Antonio Guzmán Blanco begins first term as President of Venezuela

When: 1870
Where: Venezuela
Episodes: 1

Antonio Guzmán Blanco assumed the presidency in 1870 following the overthrow of Falcón and a subsequent revolution. He ruled as a provisional president with extraordinary powers, initiating a period of significant political and social development in Venezuela.

Episodes

1870 · VenezuelaAssumption of Presidency
Guzmán Blanco became provisional president with extraordinary powers in 1870 after heading a revolution following the overthrow of Falcón.

Background and detail

Background. Antonio Guzmán Blanco was a Venezuelan military leader and statesman who served as president for three separate terms. His first term began in 1870 after he headed a revolution following the 1868 overthrow of Falcón. He was a member of the Liberalismo Amarillo movement and ruled with extraordinary powers, often characterized as dictatorial.

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Antonio Guzmán Blanco · President

Sources

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