Polity Caracas Junta

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On April 19, 1810 the municipal council of Caracas headed a successful movement to depose the Spanish Governor and Captain General, Vicente Emparán. A junta was established in Caracas.

Establishment

  • April 1810: The municipal council of Caracas headed a successful movement to depose the Spanish Governor and Captain General, Vicente Emparán. A junta was established in Caracas.

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.

  • April 1810: The municipal council of Caracas headed a successful movement to depose the Spanish Governor and Captain General, Vicente Emparán. A junta was established in Caracas.
  • January 1811: Several Venezuelan provinces declared independence from Spanish rule and formed Semi-Independent Juntas.

Disestablishment

  • January 1811: Several Venezuelan provinces declared independence from Spanish rule and formed Semi-Independent Juntas.