Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy
Venezuelan politician
About Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy
Lived 1782 – 1856 (aged 73). Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy was a Venezuelan lawyer, military personnel and politician.
Diego Bautista Urbaneja (December 16, 1782 – January 12, 1856) was a Venezuelan political figure.
Biography In 1830, when Venezuela achieved independence after the dissolution of Gran Colombia, he became the Minister of Finance in 1830. He also became the second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela after Juan Germán Roscio.
By 1835, the National Library was situated in the convent of the future Palacio de las Academias, with Diego Bautista Urbaneja being the first director (c. 1833–35).
The Gran Logia de la Republica de Venezuela or Grand Lodge of the Republic of Venezuela, founded in 1824, is based in Caracas. After the split between Colombia and Venezuela, the Freemasonry in Venezuela Grand Lodge was refounded for Venezuela in 1838. Its first Grand Master was Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy, who had been vice president.
Legacy The Diego Bautista Urbaneja Municipality is named after him.
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Who was Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy?
Venezuelan politician (1782-1856)
When was Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy born?
Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy was born on 16 December 1782 in Tacarigua.
When did Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy die?
Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy died on 12 January 1856 in Caracas.
What was Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy's occupation?
Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy was a lawyer, military personnel and politician.
What nationality was Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy?
Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy was Venezuelan.
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