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Antonio Leocadio Guzmán
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| Vice President of Venezuela | |
| In office 1847–1851 |
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| President | José Tadeo Monagas |
| Preceded by | Diego Bautista Urbaneja |
| Succeeded by | Joaquín Herrera |
| In office 1863–1868 |
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| President | Juan Crisóstomo Falcón |
| Preceded by | Pedro Gual Escandón |
| Succeeded by | Office disestablished Eventually Isaías Rodríguez |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela | |
| In office 31 October 1848 – 5 February 1849 |
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| President | José Tadeo Monagas |
| In office 6 May 1870 – 16 September 1872 |
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| President | Antonio Guzmán Blanco |
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| Born | 5 November 1801 Caracas, Captaincy General of Venezuela |
| Died | 13 November 1884 Caracas |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Águeda was an important Venezuelan politician, journalist, and military leader. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on November 5, 1801, and passed away on November 13, 1884.
Antonio Guzmán was the father of Antonio Guzmán Blanco, who also became a very famous leader. He was also the person who started the Liberal Party. From 1847 to 1851, he served as the vice president of Venezuela under President José Tadeo Monagas.
Early Life and Education
Antonio Leocadio Guzmán Águeda was born in the city of Caracas on November 5, 1801. His mother was Josefa Agueda Garcia. His father was Antonio de Mata Guzmán, a captain in the Queen battalion, a military group stationed in Caracas.
In 1812, when Antonio was young, his father sent him to Spain. This was to keep him safe from the difficult times in Venezuela. While in Spain, he received his education from teachers who believed in liberal ideas. He returned to Caracas in 1823.
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In Spanish: Antonio Leocadio Guzmán para niños
