Juan Crisóstomo Falcón facts for kids
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Juan Crisóstomo Falcón Zavarce
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Portrait by Martín Tovar y Tovar
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| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 15 June 1863 – 25 April 1868 |
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| Preceded by | José Antonio Páez |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual |
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| Born | 27 January 1820 Hato Tabe, Falcón, Gran Colombia |
| Died | 29 April 1870 (aged 50) Fort-de-France, Martinique |
| Resting place | National Pantheon of Venezuela |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Luisa Isabel Pachano Muñoz |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Venezuelan Army |
| Years of service | 1848-1863 (active) |
| Rank | Marshal |
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón Zavarce (born January 27, 1820 – died April 29, 1870) was an important leader in Venezuela. He served as the President of Venezuela from 1863 to 1868. He was a member of the Liberal Party, which believed in more freedom and rights for people.
Falcón first tried to become president in 1859 as a rebel leader. However, his rebellion was stopped. He later became the official president in 1863. His time as president ended in 1868 because of a revolution led by General José Tadeo Monagas. After his presidency, Falcón moved to Europe. He passed away in Martinique in 1870. The Venezuelan state of Falcón is named after him.
Abolishing Capital Punishment
During Juan Crisóstomo Falcón's presidency in 1863, Venezuela made a big change. It became the first country in the world to stop using capital punishment for all crimes. Capital punishment means the death penalty. This was a very important step for human rights in Venezuela.
Personal Life and Family
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón Zavarce was married to Luisa Isabel Pachano Muñoz. She was the First Lady of Venezuela while he was president, from 1863 to 1868.
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Luisa Isabel Pachano Muñoz
See also
In Spanish: Juan Crisóstomo Falcón para niños
- Ezequiel Zamora
- Federal War
- Battle of Santa Inés
- Presidents of Venezuela
- List of Venezuelans
