Manuel Piar

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Manuel Piar born?April 28, 1774
2. When did Manuel Piar die?October 16, 1817
3. Who was Manuel Piar?Manuel Piar was a brave leader and General-in-Chief who helped Venezuela fight for its freedom from Spain.
4. What role did he play in the Venezuelan War of Independence?He led the army as General-in-Chief, planning strategies and directing many campaigns against the Spanish Empire.

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