The Venezuelan War of Independence in 1811-1812 was Venezuela's first war for independence from Spanish colonial rule. It was part of Bolívar's War, a series of revolutionary wars led by South American general Simón Bolívar. 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting... The Spanish colonization of the Americas began with the arrival in the Western Hemisphere of Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón) in 1492. ... Bolívars War refers to a series of independence wars in South America from 1811 to 1825 led by the famous South American nationalist and general Simón Bolívar. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Simón Bolívar Monument, Sixth Avenue entrance to Central Park, New York City Simón Bolívar Memorial Monument, near Santa Marta, Colombia Equestrian statue of Bolívar on Bolívar Square, Caracas Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (born July 24...

The Latin American independence movement was launched a year after Simon Bolívar's return from Europe, as Napoleon's invasion of Spain unsettled Spanish authority. Bolívar himself participated in many conspiratorial meetings, and on April 19, 1810, the Spanish governor was officially deprived of his powers and expelled from Venezuela. After a junta assumed power, Bolívar was sent on a mission to London, where he arrived in July. His assignment was to explain to England the plight of the revolutionary colony, to gain recognition for it, and to obtain arms and support. Although he failed in his negotiations on all these counts, he did foster the cause of the revolution by persuading the exiled Francisco de Miranda, who in 1806 had attempted to liberate Venezuela single-handedly, to return to Caracas and to assume command of the independence movement. 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. ... For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... General Augusto Pinochet (sitting) as head of the newly established military junta in Chile, September 1973. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... Francisco de Miranda Sebastián Francisco de Miranda Rodríguez (commonly known as Francisco de Miranda March 28, 1750 – July 14, 1816) was a South American revolutionary whose own plan for the independence of the Spanish American colonies failed, but who is regarded as a forerunner of Simón Bol... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: La Sultana del Avila (English:The Avilas Sultan) La Sucursal del Cielo (English:Branch of Heaven) Motto: Ave María Santísima, sin pecado concebida, en el primer instante de su ser natural. ...

Venezuela was in ferment. In March, 1811, a national congress met in Caracas to draft a constitution. After long deliberation, it declared Venezuela's independence on July 5, 1811. Bolívar now entered the army of the young republic and was placed in charge of Puerto Cabello, a port vital to Venezuela. Treasonable action by one of Bolívar's officers opened the fortress to the Spanish forces, and Francisco de Miranda, the commander-in-chief, entered into negotiations with the Spanish commander. An armistice was signed in July, 1812, which left the entire country to the mercy of Spain. Miranda was turned over to the Spaniards, some authorities say at Bolívar's instigation because he believed Miranda's surrender to be treasonous, and spent the rest of his life in Spanish dungeons. 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Puerto Cabello is a city on the north coast of Venezuela. ... Francisco de Miranda Sebastián Francisco de Miranda Rodríguez (commonly known as Francisco de Miranda March 28, 1750 – July 14, 1816) was a South American revolutionary whose own plan for the independence of the Spanish American colonies failed, but who is regarded as a forerunner of Simón Bol... For the overture by Tchaikovsky, see 1812 Overture; For the wars, see War of 1812 (USA - United Kingdom) or Patriotic War of 1812 (France - Russia) For the Siberia Airlines plane crashed over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001, see Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 1812 was a leap year starting... Traitor redirects here. ...

See also

• Viceroyalty of New Granada
• First Republic of Venezuela
• Second Republic of Venezuela
• Greater Colombia
• Venezuela