Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual
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Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual (born in Santa Marta, Colombia, 1832 - died in Curaçao
, 15 August 1868), was a military leader committed to liberal ideas, also in charge of the War and Navy Ministry in 1864, and in 1868 was designated provisional President of Venezuela.
Bruzual participated actively in the Federal War
, being known as the Courageous soldier of Federation, fought in Purereche, Buchivacoa, Barquisimeto
and Portuguesa
. Later, once the Federalist movement took government, President Juan Crisóstomo Falcón
designated him as War and Navy minister (1864), resigning to the position after being imprissioned for the charges of conspiring.
In 1866, was named Head of the General Staff of the Army. On 6 April 1868, in Güigüe, had an interview with Miguel Antonio Rojas, Head of the Army of the Revolución Azul (Blue Revolution), and agreed the suspension of the hostilities by the lapse of 15 days, in order to discuss a treaty of peace, which was signed on 11 May. On 25 April 1868, was in charge of the Presidency of Venezuela. Later, on 19 June, had an interview with José Tadeo Monagas
, leader of the Revolución Azul, but did not obtain an agreement, and the Government was overthrown.
Bruzual departed to Puerto Cabello
, and thence is proclaimed in exercise of the presidency, he enlists troops, but was defeated by José Ruperto Monagas
, on 14 August 1868.
Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual died in Curaçao
, 15 August 1868.
In 1872, his remains were repatriated by order of President Antonio Guzmán Blanco
, being commissioned by his relative Blas Bruzual.
A municipality in Anzoátegui state
, Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual Municipality
, was named after him.
Curaçao
Curaçao is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast. The Country of Curaçao , which includes the main island plus the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao , is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
, 15 August 1868), was a military leader committed to liberal ideas, also in charge of the War and Navy Ministry in 1864, and in 1868 was designated provisional President of Venezuela.
Bruzual participated actively in the 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...
, being known as the Courageous soldier of Federation, fought in Purereche, Buchivacoa, Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto is the capital city of the State of Lara located in west central Venezuela, halfway between Caracas and Maracaibo on the Turbio River.-Overview:...
and Portuguesa
Portuguesa (state)
Portuguesa State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela.The state capital is Guanare, founded in 1591.Portuguesa State covers a total surface area of 15,200 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 873,400.-Municipalities:...
. Later, once the Federalist movement took government, President Juan Crisóstomo Falcón
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón y Zavarce , was the 20th President of Venezuela as well as military commander during the Federal War. Member of the Liberal party, first served as the supreme chief of a rebel movement in August 1859, but the rebellion was soon crushed. After the Coche treaty, is recognized...
designated him as War and Navy minister (1864), resigning to the position after being imprissioned for the charges of conspiring.
José Tadeo Monagas
José Tadeo Monagas Burgos was President of Venezuela 1847-1851 and 1855–1858, and a hero of the Venezuelan War of Independence...
, leader of the Revolución Azul, but did not obtain an agreement, and the Government was overthrown.
Bruzual departed to Puerto Cabello
Puerto Cabello
Puerto Cabello is a city on the north coast of Venezuela. It is located in Carabobo State about 75 km west of Caracas. As of 2001, the city has a population of around 154,000 people. The city is the home to the largest port in the country and is thus a vital cog in the country's vast oil...
, and thence is proclaimed in exercise of the presidency, he enlists troops, but was defeated by José Ruperto Monagas
José Ruperto Monagas
José Ruperto Monagas was President of Venezuela between 1869-1870. Also, he was a son of José Tadeo Monagas.-Biography:...
, on 14 August 1868.
Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual died in Curaçao
Curaçao
Curaçao is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast. The Country of Curaçao , which includes the main island plus the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao , is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
, 15 August 1868.
In 1872, his remains were repatriated by order 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....
, being commissioned by his relative Blas Bruzual.
A municipality in Anzoátegui state
Anzoátegui
Anzoátegui State , is one of the 23 component states of Venezuela, located in the northeastern region of the country. Anzoátegui is well known for its beautiful beaches that attract many visitors. Its coast consists of a single beach approximately 100 km long...
, Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual Municipality
Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual Municipality
The Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual Municipality is one of the 21 municipalities that makes up the eastern Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 32,532. The town of Clarines is...
, was named after him.
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...
- Presidents of Venezuela
- Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual MunicipalityManuel Ezequiel Bruzual MunicipalityThe Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual Municipality is one of the 21 municipalities that makes up the eastern Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 32,532. The town of Clarines is...