First Republic of Venezuela

This article is about the specific polity First Republic of Venezuela and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Was the first independent government of Venezuela, lasting from 5 July 1811, to 25 July 1812 when it was reconquered by Spain.

Establishment

July 1811: The Caracas Junta called for a congress of Venezuelan provinces to establish a government for the region. The Congress declared Venezuela's independence on 5 July 1811, establishing the Republic of Venezuela.

Chronology

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1. Spanish American wars of independence

Were a series of independence wars by the Spanish colonies in America that started after the French occupation of mainland Spain during the Napoleonic Wars.

1.1.Venezuelan War of Independence

Was the independence war of the Captaincy General of Venezuela against Spanish rule.

1.1.1.Establishment of the First republic of Venezuela

Was the establishment of the First Republic of Venezuela, which was reconquered by Spain in 1812.

July 1812: After the Battle of San Mateo in 1812, the First Republic of Venezuela collapsed. General Francisco de Miranda, a Venezuelan revolutionary leader, capitulated to Spanish General Domingo de Monteverde and signed an armistice, leading to the territory reverting back to Spanish America.