Cipriano Castro

ModernGeneralVenezuela1858 — 1924

Venezuelan dictator during the blockade crisis.

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Quick Facts

Born

1858

Died

1924

Country

Venezuela

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)54

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score43.9

Cipriano Castro — Complete Timeline

1899 AD

Seizure of Power in VenezuelaPolitical Action◆ Major

Castro led a successful invasion from Colombia, seizing power in Venezuela. He established a dictatorship and ruled with an iron fist, suppressing opposition and centralizing authority.

CoupDictatorshipInvasion

Impact: nationaldestructive

1901 AD

Suppression of the Libertadora RevolutionWar◆ Major

Castro suppressed the Libertadora Revolution, a major uprising led by his political opponents. The rebellion was crushed after a long and bloody civil war, but it weakened Castro's regime and led to widespread destruction.

Civil WarSuppressionLibertadora Revolution

Impact: nationaldestructive

1902 AD

Venezuelan Blockade CrisisWar◆ Major

Castro's refusal to pay foreign debts led to a naval blockade of Venezuela by Britain, Germany, and Italy. The blockade forced Castro to negotiate and submit to international arbitration, damaging Venezuela's sovereignty.

BlockadeDebt CrisisInternational Conflict

Impact: globaldestructive

1908 AD

Exile and DeathPolitical Action◆ Major

Castro was overthrown by his vice president, Juan Vicente G

OverthrowExileDeath

Impact: nationaltragic