Pedro Itriago Chacín
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Pedro Itriago Chacín was a Venezuela
n lawyer, professor, politician and diplomat. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela from 1921 to 1936.
Pedro Itriago Chacín was born in the town of Zaraza, Guárico
, son of Hilario Itriago Gibert and Josefa Chacín. Made his primary education at his hometown, and high school studies in Barcelona, Anzoátegui
. Then, comes to Caracas, studying law at the Central University of Venezuela
, graduating as Doctor in political sciences in 1899. In 1901 works at the newspaper El Porvenir and the magazine Ariel, his sympathies toward the figure of General José Manuel "Mocho" Hernández, keep him away from the Cipriano Castro
regime. After serving at the judiciaries of the states Anzoátegui and Sucre, in 1911, funds in Caracas along with Ramon Parpacén the magazine Patria Futura. Also, at this time occupies the charge of President of the Supreme Court of the Federal District (Caracas). However, as cause of his refusal to yield the files of the trial involving Eustoquio Gómez, is sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment for the murder of Governor Luis Mata Illas in 1907, forced him to resign. Retiring to Los Teques
, teaching at the San José School.
In 1915, works as legal consulting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as teacher of History of Roman Law at the Central University of Venezuela. In 1915 is awarded in Buenos Aires, for his book Estudios Jurídicos. From 1921 is in charge of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, staying at this position for fifteen years (1921–1936). As chancellor, achieved the return of territory by the Colombian government to Venezuela. Along with, Santiago Key-Ayala, Lisandro Alvarado and José Austria, maintained the foreign policy of Venezuela on a high rank. Due to the rupture of diplomatic relations with Mexico in 1923, famously declared: "Venezuela or cause or fear." Chacín, was Professor of History and Philosophy of International Law at the Central University, sums up his work as professor in the book En la cátedra (1930), later adopted as textbook in Chile. Also, was in charge of the Presidency, following the resignation of Juan Bautista Pérez
. Is confirmed in office as minister, after the death of Juan Vicente Gómez
, by President Eleazar López Contreras
.
Although the events of 14 February 1936 forced him to resign, is the only minister of the Gómez regime, that his last Report and Statement is approved by Congress. Finally, after being object of insults and vilification, left the country, exiling at the Canary Islands, where he later died of heart failure. Although in 1915 was elected as member of the Venezuelan Academy of Political Sciences, he never formally joined the institution.
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 lawyer, professor, politician and diplomat. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela from 1921 to 1936.
Pedro Itriago Chacín was born in the town of Zaraza, Guárico
Zaraza, Guárico
Zaraza is a city of about 30,000 people in the eastern edge of the state of Guárico in Venezuela. It is almost exclusively a farming town with high unemployment. The main crop is corn....
, son of Hilario Itriago Gibert and Josefa Chacín. Made his primary education at his hometown, and high school studies in Barcelona, Anzoátegui
Barcelona, Anzoátegui
Barcelona is the capital of Anzoátegui State, Venezuela and was founded in 1671. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lecheria and Guanta, Barcelona forms one of the most important urban areas of Venezuela with a population of approximately 950,000.-History:...
. Then, comes to Caracas, studying law 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...
, graduating as Doctor in political sciences in 1899. In 1901 works at the newspaper El Porvenir and the magazine Ariel, his sympathies toward the figure of General José Manuel "Mocho" Hernández, keep him away from the 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...
regime. After serving at the judiciaries of the states Anzoátegui and Sucre, in 1911, funds in Caracas along with Ramon Parpacén the magazine Patria Futura. Also, at this time occupies the charge of President of the Supreme Court of the Federal District (Caracas). However, as cause of his refusal to yield the files of the trial involving Eustoquio Gómez, is sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment for the murder of Governor Luis Mata Illas in 1907, forced him to resign. Retiring to Los Teques
Los Teques
Los Teques is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Miranda. Its population is 140,617 .-History:The city was founded in 1777 and was named after the Aractoeques Carabs, an indigenous tribe that once inhabited the area...
, teaching at the San José School.
In 1915, works as legal consulting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as teacher of History of Roman Law at the Central University of Venezuela. In 1915 is awarded in Buenos Aires, for his book Estudios Jurídicos. From 1921 is in charge of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, staying at this position for fifteen years (1921–1936). As chancellor, achieved the return of territory by the Colombian government to Venezuela. Along with, Santiago Key-Ayala, Lisandro Alvarado and José Austria, maintained the foreign policy of Venezuela on a high rank. Due to the rupture of diplomatic relations with Mexico in 1923, famously declared: "Venezuela or cause or fear." Chacín, was Professor of History and Philosophy of International Law at the Central University, sums up his work as professor in the book En la cátedra (1930), later adopted as textbook in Chile. Also, was in charge of the Presidency, following the resignation of Juan Bautista Pérez
Juan Bautista Pérez
Juan Bautista Pérez , was a Venezuelan lawyer, magistrate and President between 1929 until 1931.Graduates as lawyer at the Central University of Venezuela near 1895, practicing his profession in the town of Villa de Cura, Aragua state...
. Is confirmed in office as minister, after the death of 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...
, by President Eleazar López Contreras
Eleazar López Contreras
José Eleazar López Contreras was President of Venezuela . López was a general and one of Juan Vicente Gómez's collaborators.Eleazar López was the only child of Col. Manuel Maria López and Catalina Contreras...
.
Although the events of 14 February 1936 forced him to resign, is the only minister of the Gómez regime, that his last Report and Statement is approved by Congress. Finally, after being object of insults and vilification, left the country, exiling at the Canary Islands, where he later died of heart failure. Although in 1915 was elected as member of the Venezuelan Academy of Political Sciences, he never formally joined the institution.