José Antonio Páez

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1. When was José Antonio Páez born?June 13, 1790
2. Where was José Antonio Páez born?Arawak, Venezuela
3. What is the political influence?Dominated Venezuelan politics for decades, embodying the role of a 19th-century caudillo
4. What is the death?May 6, 1873, in New York City, USA
5. Who was José Antonio Páez?He was a brave soldier and leader who helped Venezuela become its own country. He was a military leader and served as president three times.
6. How did Páez help Venezuela win independence?He used his cavalry skills and knowledge of the plains to win battles for Simón Bolívar, showing that Venezuelans could fight together against Spain.

Llanero: A skilled horseman and cattle herder from the plains of Venezuela and Colombia, known for their toughness and independence.
Gran Colombia: A short-lived republic (1819-1831) that united present-day Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela, envisioned by Simón Bolívar.
Caudillismo: A political system characterized by the rule of a strong, authoritarian leader (caudillo), often relying on personal charisma and military power.
Secession: The formal withdrawal of a state from a federation or political union.