José Gregorio Valera

Infobox_President | name=José Gregorio Valera
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order=27th President of Venezuela
term_start=November 30, 1878
term_end=February 26, 1879
party=Liberal Party
predecessor=Francisco Linares Alcántara
successor=Antonio Guzmán Blanco

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José Gregorio Valera was President of Venezuela in 1878.

Military and politician, in 1868 defended Turmero from the attack of "Los azules" (Blue Revolution) led by José Tadeo Monagas, also fought at the battle of San Casimiro. In 1877, exerted the presidency of the "Guzmán Blanco" state (which no longer exists).

In 1878, rebels against the revolution commanded by José Ignacio Pulido. That year, is designated like Defense Minister, and first delegate of the Republic. On December 11, 1878, organized the Constitutional Convention that summoned president Francisco Linares Alcántara to carry out a reform of the Constitution. After the dead of Linares Alcántara, is named President by the congress (1878 - 1879), being overthrown by the "Revolución Reivindicadora" that exploded in Valencia, on December 28, 1878.

In 1879, fights "La Victoria" against the army of the "Revolución Reivindicadora". That year an agreement at the Congress, and signed by its president Jacinto Lara took place, which asked for the judgment of Valera of the crime of having killed General Rafael María Gualdrón outside of his legal public functions. The trial was carried out, but was acquitted in 1880.

José Gregorio Valera was half brother of his predecessor Francisco Linares Alcántara.

See also

*Venezuela
*Presidents of Venezuela

References

* [http://www.gobiernoenlinea.gob.ve/venezuela/perfil_presidente15.html Official biography]