Joaquín Crespo facts for kids
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Joaquín Crespo
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Portrait by Martín Tovar y Tovar
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| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 26 April 1884 – 15 September 1886 |
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| Preceded by | Antonio Guzmán Blanco |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Guzmán Blanco |
| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 7 October 1892 – 28 February 1898 |
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| Preceded by | Guillermo Tell Villegas Pulido |
| Succeeded by | Ignacio Andrade |
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| Born | 22 August 1841 San Francisco de Cara, Aragua, State of Venezuela |
| Died | 16 April 1898 (aged 56) La Mata Carmelera, Cojedes, Venezuela |
| Resting place | Southern General Cemetery |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Jacinta Parejo |
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Joaquín Sinforiano de Jesús Crespo Torres (born August 22, 1841 – died April 16, 1898) was an important Venezuelan military leader and politician. He was a member of the Great Liberal Party of Venezuela. Joaquín Crespo served as the president of Venezuela two times: first from 1884 to 1886, and then again from 1892 to 1898. He started his career as a soldier during a big conflict called the Federal War.
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Leading Venezuela
Joaquín Crespo became president for the first time in 1884. After his first term, Antonio Guzmán Blanco became president again in 1886. Crespo later went to live outside Venezuela for a while. This happened during the time Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl was president.
Second Term as President
Joaquín Crespo's second time as president started in 1892. During this period, a new constitution was created. This new set of rules made the president's term in office longer.
Border Dispute with Britain
In 1895, there was a big problem called the Venezuelan crisis of 1895. This was about a long-standing disagreement between Venezuela and Great Britain. They were arguing over a territory called Guayana Esequiba. Britain said this land belonged to British Guiana, while Venezuela believed it was part of its own country.
The United States of America supported Venezuela in this dispute. To solve the problem, both sides agreed to let an international group decide who the land belonged to. This group made its decision in 1899, after Crespo had passed away. Most of the disputed land was given to Britain.
Later Years
In 1897, Crespo decided not to run for president for a third time. Instead, he supported Ignacio Andrade in the election. Andrade was running against another important politician named Jose Manuel Hernandez. Andrade won the election and became president on February 28, 1898.
However, Jose Manuel Hernandez claimed the election was unfair and started a rebellion. Hernandez's rebellion was quickly put down. This caused some political trouble in the country.
His Death
Joaquín Crespo remained a strong military leader for the government. He was killed in a battle on April 16, 1898. This happened during the Combat of Mata Carmelera, where he was fighting to protect Andrade's government.
He was buried in the Southern General Cemetery. Sadly, in 2018, during a difficult time in Venezuela, Crespo's tomb and his wife Jacinta's tomb were damaged.
Family Life
Crespo was married to Jacinta Parejo. She served as the First Lady of Venezuela during both of his presidential terms (1884 to 1886, and 1892 to 1898).
His parents were Leandro Crespo (1801-1889) and Maria Aquilina Torres (1819-1889).
He had several brothers and sisters:
- Tiburcio Antonio de Jesus Crespo Torres (born 1845)
- Jose Julian Crespo Torres (born 1848)
- Juana de la Rosa Crespo Torres (born 1853)
- General Luis Benito Crespo Torres (1855-1933)
- Cornelia Crespo Torres (1856-1886)
- Coronel Hipolito de Jesus Crespo Torres (1859-1898), who was married to Maria Suarez.
Images for kids
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Jacinta Parejo
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Crespo para niños
