Pedro Gual Escandón facts for kids
Pedro José Ramón Gual Escandón (born January 17, 1783, in Caracas, Venezuela – died May 6, 1862, in Guayaquil, Ecuador) was an important Venezuelan lawyer, politician, journalist, and diplomat. He played a big role in his country's history, especially during its fight for independence and as a leader later on.
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Pedro Gual
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| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 15 March 1858 – 18 March 1858 |
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| Preceded by | José Tadeo Monagas |
| Succeeded by | Julián Castro |
| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 2 August 1859 – 29 September 1859 |
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| Preceded by | Julián Castro |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Felipe de Tovar |
| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 20 May 1861 – 29 August 1861 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel Felipe de Tovar |
| Succeeded by | José Antonio Páez |
| 1st Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Colombia | |
| In office 7 October 1821 – 17 September 1825 |
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| President | Simón Bolívar |
| Preceded by | *Office created |
| Succeeded by | José Rafael Revenga y Hernández |
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| Born | 17 January 1783 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Died | 6 May 1862 (aged 79) Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Spouse | Rosa María Domínguez |
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Helping Venezuela Gain Freedom
Pedro Gual was very active during the Venezuelan War of Independence. This was a time when Venezuela fought to become free from Spanish rule. He traveled to the United States to buy weapons for the Venezuelan fighters, known as the Patriots.
Working with Other Leaders
In 1815, Gual stayed with Manuel Torres, another important diplomat. Together, they helped organize a plan for General Francisco Xavier Mina to go to Mexico. Gual also worked as Mina's press agent, helping to share his message.
Gual was one of the people who signed a special paper for Gregor MacGregor. This paper allowed MacGregor to try and take over Spanish Florida through Amelia Island in 1817. This action caused some issues with the United States government at the time. After this, Gual left the U.S.
A Diplomat for New Nations
Pedro Gual was a skilled diplomat, meaning he was good at representing his country to other nations. In 1824, he served as the chancellor of Great Colombia. This was a large country that included modern-day Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
The First Treaty with the U.S.
As chancellor, Gual negotiated with Richard Clough Anderson Jr., a diplomat from the United States. They created an important agreement called the Anderson–Gual Treaty. This treaty was special because it was the very first agreement the U.S. signed with another country in the Americas. It helped set up good relations between the new nations.
Leading Venezuela
Pedro Gual also served as the President of Venezuela three different times. He was president in 1858, again in 1859, and for a third time in 1861. He was a member of the Conservative Centralist party. This party believed in a strong central government for the country. His time as president was during a period of change and challenges for Venezuela.
See Also
- Anderson–Gual Treaty
- Federal War
- Presidents of Venezuela
In Spanish: Pedro Gual para niños
