José Francisco Bermúdez
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José Francisco Bermúdez was a Venezuela
n who fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence
, reaching the rank of General. He is buried in the National Pantheon of Venezuela.
A municipality (Bermúdez Municipality
) and an airport (General José Francisco Bermúdez Airport
), both in his native Sucre State
, are named in his honour.
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 who fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence
Venezuelan War of Independence
-The First Republic:Criollos resented the mercantilist policies of Spain. Trade was only allowed in Pacific ports which was a terrible burden for Argentina, Paraguay and the Caribbean colonies. This is significant as Cuba and Puerto Rico were forced to allow free trade in 1763 by Britain and...
, reaching the rank of General. He is buried in the National Pantheon of Venezuela.
A municipality (Bermúdez Municipality
Bermúdez Municipality
The Bermúdez Municipality is one of the 15 municipalities that makes up the eastern Venezuelan state of Sucre and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 150,504. The city of Carúpano is the shire town of...
) and an airport (General José Francisco Bermúdez Airport
General José Francisco Bermúdez Airport
General José Francisco Bermúdez Airport is an airport in Carupano, Venezuela....
), both in his native Sucre State
Sucre (state)
Sucre State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Cumaná. Sucre State covers a total surface area of 11,800 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 916,600.-Municipalities and municipal seats:...
, are named in his honour.