Nicolás García Jerez facts for kids
Nicolás García Jerez (born January 28, 1757 – died July 31, 1825) was an important Spanish leader. He served as a bishop in Nicaragua and also as its governor. He played a big part in Nicaragua's journey to become an independent country.
He became the Bishop of Nicaragua in 1806. He was officially made a bishop in 1810. He stayed in this important church position until he passed away in 1825.
Nicolás García Jerez and Nicaragua's Independence
When countries in Latin America started wanting to be free from Spanish rule, people in Nicaragua had different ideas. The church leaders were also divided. High-ranking church officials often supported the Spanish rulers. However, many lower-level priests supported the idea of independence.
Nicolás García Jerez tried to find a way to work with those who wanted independence. He suggested holding elections in different neighborhoods, called barrios. The idea was that these elections would help create a new local government. Many priests were under his control and followed his lead.
However, in 1811, things changed. The independence movement started to lose some of its strength. At this point, García Jerez declared himself the governor of Nicaragua. He warned that anyone who continued to rebel would face the death penalty. This shows how complicated and intense the situation was during Nicaragua's fight for independence.
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