About Juan Crisóstomo Falcón
Lived 1820 – 1870 (aged 50). Juan Crisóstomo Falcón was a Venezuelan soldier, politician and military personnel.
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón Zavarce (27 January 1820 – 29 April 1870) was the president of Venezuela from 1863 to 1868.
Biography
Falcón was a member of the Liberal Venezuelan Federalist Party, and had been exiled to Curaçao after the Conservative March Revolution of 1858. At the outbreak of the Federal War, he returned to Venezuela as the supreme chief of the rebel movement in August 1859. When his military leader Ezequiel Zamora, was killed in January 1860, Falcón, also took over as head of the Federalist army. His suffered a crushing defeat in the Battle of Coplé in February 1860, after which his army disintegrated.
Personal life Falcón Zavarce was married to Luisa Isabel Pachano Muñoz, who served as First Lady of Venezuela from 1863 to 1868.
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Who was Juan Crisóstomo Falcón?
President of Venezuela (1820-1870)
When was Juan Crisóstomo Falcón born?
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón was born on 27 January 1820 in Jadacaquiva.
When did Juan Crisóstomo Falcón die?
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón died on 29 April 1870 in Fort-de-France.
What was Juan Crisóstomo Falcón's occupation?
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón was a soldier, politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Juan Crisóstomo Falcón?
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón was Venezuelan.
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