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Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabe (October 26, 1790 - June 7, 1863), born in the city of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, was a military leader who wanted the independence of Puerto Rico and who believed in the formation of a confederation of Latin American nations. October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ...
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June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ...
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Fajardo is a small but popular city located on the north east coast of Puerto Rico. ...
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico) is a self-governing unincorporated organized territory of the United States located east of the Dominican Republic in the northeastern Caribbean. ...
Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...
His father was an officer in the Spanish Army and his mother came from a rich Puerto Rican family. At a young age his father died and Valero was sent by his family to Spain, to study military science. He graduated with a junior officer's rank at the age of 17. The Kingdom of Spain or Spain (Spanish and Galician: Reino de España or España; Catalan: Regne dEspanya; Basque: Espainiako Erresuma) is a country located in the southwest of Europe. ...
Valero was a recent graduate from the academy when Napoleon Bonaparte convinced King Charles IV of Spain to permit him to pass through Spanish soil with the sole purpose of attacking Portugal. When Napoleon refused to leave Spanish soil, the Spanish government declared war. Valero joined the Spanish Army and helped defeat Napoleon's army at the battle of Zaragoza. Valero became a hero; he was awarded many decorations and was promoted to the rank of colonel. Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français...
Charles IV (November 11, 1748 - January 20, 1819) was King of Spain from December 14, 1788 until his abdication on March 19, 1808. ...
The Republic of Portugal (Portuguese: República Portuguesa) is a democratic republic located on the west and southwest parts of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, the westernmost country in continental Europe. ...
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When Ferdinand VII assumed the throne of Spain in 1813, Valero became critical of the new king's policies towards the Spanish colonies in Latin America. He developed a keen hatred of the monarchy, resigned his commission in the army, and headed for Mexico. Ferdinand VII (October 14, 1784 - September 29, 1833) was King of Spain from 1813 to 1833. ...
The United Mexican States or Mexico (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos or México; regarding the use of the variant spelling Méjico, see section The name below) is a country located in North America, bordered to the north by the United States of America, to the southeast by Guatemala and Belize, to...
In Mexico he joined the Mexican Revolutionary Army headed by Agustín de Iturbide, in which Valero was named Chief of Staff. He fought for Mexico's independence from Spain and was victorious. After the Mexican victory, Iturbide porclaimed himself Emperor of Mexico. Since Valero had developed anti-monarchist feelings following his experiences in Spain, he revolted against Iturbide. Things didn't go well for Valero and he tried to escape, but he was captured by a Spanish pirate who turned him over to the Spanish authorities in Cuba, where he was imprisioned. Valero was able to escape from the jail with the help of a group of men that were Pro-Bolívar. Agustín Cosme Damián de Iturbide y Arámburu ( September 27, 1783 – July 19, 1824) was Emperor of Mexico from 1822 to 1823. ...
The Republic of Cuba is an archipelago in the northern Caribbean that lies at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. ...
Upon learning of Bolívar's dream of liberating and creating a unified Latin America, including Puerto Rico and Cuba, Valero decided to join him. Valero stopped in St. Thomas where he established contacts with the Puerto Rican independence movement. Valero then proceeded to travel to Venezuela were he was met by General Santander. He joined Bolívar and fought by his side. Valero gained the confidence and admiration of "The Liberator" Simón Bolívar (1783-1830). He was named "Military Chief of the Department of Panama", "Governor of Puerto Cabello", "Chief of Staff of Colombia", "Minister of War and Maritime of Venezuela" and, in 1849, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General by Bolívar. Simón Bolívar Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830) was a South American revolutionary leader. ...
Saint Thomas is an island in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), a United States territory, in the Caribbean Sea. ...
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish: República Bolivariana de Venezuela)1 is a country in northern South America. ...
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Panama (Spanish: Panamá) is the southernmost country of Central America. ...
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Valero was the founder of the Liberal Party of Venezuela. He was always loyal to Simón Bolívar whom became his friend. He was, however, falsely accused of plotting against the Liberator and was sent into exile. He went to live in St. Thomas with his wife, María Madrid, whom he had married in Spain, and his children.
When Simón Bolívar died in 1830, Valero was permitted by the government of Venezuela to serve as an honor guard at the Liberator's funeral. Venezuela honored Valero in 1853 by presenting him with "The Bust of the Liberator of Venezuela" award.
Among Valero's other awards were "The Medal of the Liberators of Mexico", "The Bust of the Liberator of Peru", and the "Medal del Callao" The Republic of Peru (Spanish: Perú; Quechua, Aymara: Piruw) is a country in western South America, bordering Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the east, south-east and south, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. ...
Antonio Valero de Bernabé died in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 7, 1863, where he was buried. In 1874, the Venezuelan government built a National Pantheon of the Founding Fathers where the remains of their heroes were to be placed. Valero has his name on one of the spots, even though his remains were never found. Bogota is also a city in New Jersey, see Bogota, New Jersey. ...
The Republic of Colombia is a country in north-western South America. ...
June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ...
1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...
Events January - April January 1 - New York City annexes The Bronx January 23 - Marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria, to Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia, only daughter of Emperor Alexander III of Russia. ...
Puerto Rico has honored Valero's memory by naming schools and avenues after him. There is a statue of Valero in the city of Fajardo where he was born.
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