Francisco González Guinán
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Francisco González Guinán (3 October 1841 – 7 December 1932), was a Venezuela
n politician
, journalist
, lawyer
, prominent historian of the 19th century in his country, and one of the main supporters of Antonio Guzmán Blanco
.
and the domination of Conservative Party. Received primary and secondary education at his hometown, graduating as bachelor in philosophy at the Carabobo school in 1857, in the same institute, starts the studies of case law
(1858–1861), which ends at the Central University of Venezuela
, obtaining the law degree in 1862, at this time the country was going through a bloody Federal War
.
, returned to Valencia, starting at the journalistic activities, and founding on 5 January 1875, along with his father and his brother Santiago, the daily "La Voz Pública" (The Public Voice), dedicated to the support of President Antonio Guzmán Blanco
and his government. In 1877, published a small manual for moral and civic education, with the title of "El Consejero de la Juventud" (The Counselor of Youth), which enjoy great popularity, having more than 30 editions.
In 1879, Guinán was secretary general of the Revolución Reivindicadora (Revolution of Claims), led by General José Gregorio Cedeño, with the main intention of returning power to Guzmán Blanco. On 26 February, after the returning of Guzmán to presidency, was appointed as Minister of Development. Between April, until December, 1879, was head of government of his native state Carabobo
, from December, 1879 to July, 1880, was in charge again of the Ministry of Development. Later, returned to Valencia, being the director of "La Voz Pública".
In April, 1884, was designated as member of the Federal Council and Home Affairs Minister, also was acting prime minister in the early months of the government of President Joaquín Crespo
, until September, 1884. In September, 1886, at the beginning of the third government of Guzmán Blanco, returns to the ministerial cabinet as Minister of Education. In the interim administration of Hermógenes López
, was appointed to the Ministry of Home Affairs (August, 1887). In 1888, negotiated the support to the candidacy of Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl
, in exchange for a new appointment as Minister of Home Affairs, among other conditions, but ends rejecting the charge in view of the reaction against Guzmán Blanco, leaded by Rojas Paúl in early 1889.
In the intervals of his political activity, Gonzalez Guinán started along with the help of General Manuel Landaeta Rosales, the publication of his "Historia Contemporánea de Venezuela" (Contemporary History of Venezuela), which covers the political life of Venezuela from 1830 to 1890, consisted of 14 volumes, published between 1891 and 1915 (with a 15 volume of an index made by Jesús María Herrera Irigoyen), constitute a major source for the study and understanding of the Venezuelan 19th century, despite the bias, towards a systematic praise to the actions of Antonio Guzmán Blanco. In 1888 González Guinán, was founding member of the National Academy of History.
Because of his opposition to the continuism of President Raimundo Andueza Palacio, his daily "La Voz Pública", was closed by government in June, 1892. In 1895, is senator for Carabobo
, supports the project of restoring autonomy of the 20 Venezuelan states, but objects to the manner in which the government of President Ignacio Andrade
intends to carry out the reform, forming part of the minority group of 25 deputies who voted against the draft submitted by the Government in 1899. Away from Andrade, serves as an intermediary leading the negotiations with Cipriano Castro
leader of the Revolucíón Liberal Restauradora, who takes power in October, 1899.
Served as deputy for the Zamora state, being the vice president of the Venezuelan Chamber of Deputies
from 1901, in October, 1907, found the original Acts of the Congress of 1811, which were lost. The authenticity of the manuscript, including the Act of the Declaration of Independence, is recognized by the National Academy of History on 5 July 1908. As member of the political friends circle of General Juan Vicente Gómez
, González Guinán was appointed as Foreign Affairs Minister after the 19 December 1908 coup, that overthrown Cipriano Castro. Was secretary of the Presidency between 1910 to 1912, supervised the colocation of the Acts of the Congress of 1811 in Elliptical room of the Venezuelan Capitol, at the celebration of the centenary of the declaration of independence on 5 July 1911. In 1913, as senator for Carabobo, votes for the approval of the Venezuelan-French protocol.
After being involved in the conspiracy of General Román Chalbaud Chalbaud, fell in disgrace with Juan Vicente Gómez
. Being away from the political activities, publishes a volume of stories, "Tradiciones de mi Pueblo" (Traditions of my people) in 1927, and writes his Memoirs, published in 1964.
Francisco González Guinán, dies in the town of Macuto
, on 7 December 1932 at the age of 91.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
, prominent historian of the 19th century in his country, and one of the main supporters of Antonio Guzmán Blanco
Antonio Guzmán Blanco
Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Blanco was President of Venezuela for three separate terms, from 1870–1877, from 1879–1884, and from 1886–1887....
.
Background
González Guinán was born in Valencia, Carabobo, to lawyer Francisco González and Antonia Guinán, during the days of José Antonio PáezJosé Antonio Páez
José Antonio Páez Herrera was General in Chief of the army fighting Spain during the Venezuelan Wars of Independence, in addition to becoming the President of Venezuela once it was independent of the Gran Colombia...
and the domination of Conservative Party. Received primary and secondary education at his hometown, graduating as bachelor in philosophy at the Carabobo school in 1857, in the same institute, starts the studies of case law
Case law
In law, case law is the set of reported judicial decisions of selected appellate courts and other courts of first instance which make new interpretations of the law and, therefore, can be cited as precedents in a process known as stare decisis...
(1858–1861), which ends at the Central University of Venezuela
Central University of Venezuela
The Central University of Venezuela is a premier public University of Venezuela located in Caracas...
, obtaining the law degree in 1862, at this time the country was going through a bloody Federal War
Federal War
The Federal War - also known as the Great War or the Five Year War - was a civil war in Venezuela between the conservative party and the liberal party about the monopoly of the conservatives of the land and the government positions, and their reluctance to grant any reforms. This drove the...
.
Career
After his studies in CaracasCaracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, returned to Valencia, starting at the journalistic activities, and founding on 5 January 1875, along with his father and his brother Santiago, the daily "La Voz Pública" (The Public Voice), dedicated to the support of President Antonio Guzmán Blanco
Antonio Guzmán Blanco
Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Blanco was President of Venezuela for three separate terms, from 1870–1877, from 1879–1884, and from 1886–1887....
and his government. In 1877, published a small manual for moral and civic education, with the title of "El Consejero de la Juventud" (The Counselor of Youth), which enjoy great popularity, having more than 30 editions.
In 1879, Guinán was secretary general of the Revolución Reivindicadora (Revolution of Claims), led by General José Gregorio Cedeño, with the main intention of returning power to Guzmán Blanco. On 26 February, after the returning of Guzmán to presidency, was appointed as Minister of Development. Between April, until December, 1879, was head of government of his native state Carabobo
Carabobo
Carabobo State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, located in the north of the country, about two hours by car from Caracas. The capital city of this state is Valencia, which is also the country's main industrial center. The state's area is 4,650 km² and had an estimated population of...
, from December, 1879 to July, 1880, was in charge again of the Ministry of Development. Later, returned to Valencia, being the director of "La Voz Pública".
In April, 1884, was designated as member of the Federal Council and Home Affairs Minister, also was acting prime minister in the early months of the government of President Joaquín Crespo
Joaquín Crespo
Joaquín Sinforiano de Jesús Crespo Torres was a politician, soldier, a member of the Great Liberal Party of Venezuela and President of Venezuela from 1884 to 1886 and again from 1892 to 1898...
, until September, 1884. In September, 1886, at the beginning of the third government of Guzmán Blanco, returns to the ministerial cabinet as Minister of Education. In the interim administration of Hermógenes López
Hermógenes López
Hermógenes López was a Venezuelan soldier, farmer and acting president of his country between 1887 and 1888, after the resignation of General Antonio Guzmán Blanco as cause of his voluntary exile in Paris.There is no such information about his childhood, only that was limited to elementary...
, was appointed to the Ministry of Home Affairs (August, 1887). In 1888, negotiated the support to the candidacy of Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl
Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl
Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl was President of Venezuela from 1888 to 1890. He was the first civilian president who was elected by constitutional procedures in 50 years, and the only one who could finish his term properly, until 74 years later.Elected by Antonio Guzmán like his successor, Rojas tried to...
, in exchange for a new appointment as Minister of Home Affairs, among other conditions, but ends rejecting the charge in view of the reaction against Guzmán Blanco, leaded by Rojas Paúl in early 1889.
In the intervals of his political activity, Gonzalez Guinán started along with the help of General Manuel Landaeta Rosales, the publication of his "Historia Contemporánea de Venezuela" (Contemporary History of Venezuela), which covers the political life of Venezuela from 1830 to 1890, consisted of 14 volumes, published between 1891 and 1915 (with a 15 volume of an index made by Jesús María Herrera Irigoyen), constitute a major source for the study and understanding of the Venezuelan 19th century, despite the bias, towards a systematic praise to the actions of Antonio Guzmán Blanco. In 1888 González Guinán, was founding member of the National Academy of History.
Because of his opposition to the continuism of President Raimundo Andueza Palacio, his daily "La Voz Pública", was closed by government in June, 1892. In 1895, is senator for Carabobo
Venezuelan Senate
The Venezuelan Senate was the upper house of Venezuela's legislative under its 1961 constitution. Under the 1999 constitution, the bicameral system was replaced by the unicameral National Assembly of Venezuela....
, supports the project of restoring autonomy of the 20 Venezuelan states, but objects to the manner in which the government of President Ignacio Andrade
Ignacio Andrade
Ignacio Andrade Troconis , was a military and politician, member of the Liberal yellow party, President of Venezuela 1898–1899, his election was declaredly clouded by fraud.- Early life and career :...
intends to carry out the reform, forming part of the minority group of 25 deputies who voted against the draft submitted by the Government in 1899. Away from Andrade, serves as an intermediary leading the negotiations with Cipriano Castro
Cipriano Castro
José Cipriano Castro Ruiz was a high ranking member of the Venezuelan military, politician and the President of Venezuela from 1899 to 1908...
leader of the Revolucíón Liberal Restauradora, who takes power in October, 1899.
Served as deputy for the Zamora state, being the vice president of the Venezuelan Chamber of Deputies
Venezuelan Chamber of Deputies
The Venezuelan Chamber of Deputies was the lower house of Venezuela's legislative under its 1961 constitution; the Venezuelan Senate was the upper house...
from 1901, in October, 1907, found the original Acts of the Congress of 1811, which were lost. The authenticity of the manuscript, including the Act of the Declaration of Independence, is recognized by the National Academy of History on 5 July 1908. As member of the political friends circle of General Juan Vicente Gómez
Juan Vicente Gómez
Juan Vicente Gómez Chacón was a military general and de facto ruler of Venezuela from 1908 until his death in 1935. He was president on three occasions during this time, and ruled as an unelected military strongman for the rest of the era.-Early years:Gómez was a barely literate cattle herder and...
, González Guinán was appointed as Foreign Affairs Minister after the 19 December 1908 coup, that overthrown Cipriano Castro. Was secretary of the Presidency between 1910 to 1912, supervised the colocation of the Acts of the Congress of 1811 in Elliptical room of the Venezuelan Capitol, at the celebration of the centenary of the declaration of independence on 5 July 1911. In 1913, as senator for Carabobo, votes for the approval of the Venezuelan-French protocol.
After being involved in the conspiracy of General Román Chalbaud Chalbaud, fell in disgrace with Juan Vicente Gómez
Juan Vicente Gómez
Juan Vicente Gómez Chacón was a military general and de facto ruler of Venezuela from 1908 until his death in 1935. He was president on three occasions during this time, and ruled as an unelected military strongman for the rest of the era.-Early years:Gómez was a barely literate cattle herder and...
. Being away from the political activities, publishes a volume of stories, "Tradiciones de mi Pueblo" (Traditions of my people) in 1927, and writes his Memoirs, published in 1964.
Francisco González Guinán, dies in the town of Macuto
Macuto, Vargas
Macuto is a city in Vargas state, Venezuela.Macuto was founded in August 1740 on the site of an indigenous village called Guaicamacuto . It is known for its beaches, and for the town of Galipán, famous for its flowers....
, on 7 December 1932 at the age of 91.
See also
- VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
- Venezuelan literatureVenezuelan literatureVenezuelan literature can be traced to pre-Hispanic times with the myths and oral literature that formed the cosmogonic view of the world that indigenous people had. Some of these stories are still known in Venezuela. Like many Latin American countries, the Spanish conquerors have had the greatest...
- History of VenezuelaHistory of VenezuelaThis article discusses the history of Venezuela. See also the history of South America.-Pre-Columbian period:Archeologists have discovered evidence of the earliest known inhabitants of the Venezuelan area in the form of leaf-shaped flake tools, together with chopping and plano–convex scraping...
- List of Venezuelan writers