The Greatest Venezuelan Presidents

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Simon Bolivar

(Revolutionary & Military Leader)

Birthdate: July 24, 1783

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela

Died: December 17, 1830

After losing his parents as a child, Simon Bolivar also lost his Spanish wife to yellow fever later and thus decided to devote himself to politics. He was the first president of Gran Colombia and Bolivia, and also led Peru and Venezuela in their fight for freedom, against Spain.

Hugo Chavez

(Former President of Venezuela)

Birthdate: July 28, 1954

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Sabaneta, Venezuela

Died: March 5, 2013

Hugo Chavez was the president of Venezuela from 1999 till 2013. Though elected for another term, he died of complications due to cancer before being sworn in. He is remembered for his involvement in the MBR-200 and for establishing the Fifth Republic Movement. His policies are known as “Chavismo.”

Carlos Andrés Pérez

(President)

Birthdate: October 27, 1922

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Rubio, Venezuela

Died: December 25, 2010

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Rafael Caldera

(Former President of Venezuela)

Birthdate: January 24, 1916

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: San Felipe, Venezuela

Died: December 24, 2009

Rafael Caldera was a two-time president of Venezuela. He is remembered as a man who established a stable democracy in Venezuela by issuing a pardon that ended guerrilla warfare in the country. He lived a simple life, devoid of luxury. His written works include the award-winning Andrés Bello.

Marcos Pérez Jiménez

(Military Officer)