Lino de Clemente facts for kids
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Lino de Clemente
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| Lino Antonio Ramón de Jesús de Clemente y Palacios | |
Lino de Clemente.
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| Born | September 23, 1767 Venezuela
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| Died | 1834 (aged 66–67) |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Known for | Figure in the movement to obtain Venezuelan independence from Spain |
Lino de Clemente (born in 1767, died in 1834) was an important leader in the fight for Venezuela's freedom from Spain. He helped Venezuela become an independent country.
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Lino de Clemente was born in what is now Venezuela. When he was young, he moved to Spain for his education. After finishing school, he joined the Spanish Navy in 1786. He served as a naval officer for 12 years, until 1798. During the 1790s, he even took part in the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.
Fighting for Independence
In 1811, Lino de Clemente joined a group of brave people who officially declared Venezuela's independence. This was a huge step towards breaking away from Spanish rule. He was dedicated to creating a new, free nation.
Family and Exile
Lino de Clemente married the sister of Simon Bolívar, another very famous leader in the South American independence movement. For a while in the 1810s, Lino de Clemente and his family had to live away from Venezuela. They lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. While there, he worked as a special agent for the Venezuelan government. His job was to get important supplies to help the revolution succeed.
Building a New Nation
After Venezuela finally won its independence from Spain, Lino de Clemente continued to serve his country. He helped to set up the new government. He was one of the people who signed the official Act of Independence. He also signed Venezuela's very first Constitution. This document laid out the rules for the new republic. He held various important jobs in the Venezuelan government. He continued to serve his country until he retired in 1830.
Sources
- source on Clemente
- another translated source on Clemente
- report on Clemente connected with a statue of him
See also
In Spanish: Lino de Clemente para niños
