About José Rafael Revenga
Lived 1786 – 1852 (aged 65). José Rafael Revenga was a Venezuelan politician and diplomat.
José Rafael Revenga y Hernández (24 November 1786 – 9 March 1852 ) was a minister of foreign affairs of Gran Colombia (1819–1821).
He was the 2nd Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Colombia starting 17 September 1825, appointed by Francisco de Paula Santander y Omaña. He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela from 8 March 1849 until 23 April 1849 under president José Tadeo Monagas. He was the Minister of Finance in 1849.
Legacy José Rafael Revenga support the Venezuela independence cause from the outset April 1810, entered its ranks in August 1810 as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Who was José Rafael Revenga?
Neogranadine diplomat
When was José Rafael Revenga born?
José Rafael Revenga was born on 24 November 1786 in El Consejo.
When did José Rafael Revenga die?
José Rafael Revenga died on 9 March 1852 in Caracas.
What was José Rafael Revenga's occupation?
José Rafael Revenga was a politician and diplomat.
What nationality was José Rafael Revenga?
José Rafael Revenga was Venezuelan.
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