Joaquin Crespo

ModernGeneralVenezuela1841 — 1898

Venezuelan caudillo killed in battle.

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Quick Facts

Born

1841

Died

1898

Country

Venezuela

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score45.6

Joaquin Crespo — Complete Timeline

1892 AD

Seizure of Power in VenezuelaPolitical Action◆ Major

Crespo led a successful coup against President Raimundo Andueza Palacio, seizing power in Venezuela. He established a dictatorship and ruled as a caudillo, relying on military force and personal loyalty.

CoupDictatorshipCaudillo

Impact: nationaldestructive

1893 AD

Suppression of the Liberal RevolutionWar◆ Major

Crespo suppressed the Liberal Revolution, an uprising led by his political opponents. The rebellion was crushed with heavy casualties, and Crespo consolidated his control over the country.

Civil WarSuppressionLiberal Revolution

Impact: nationaldestructive

1897 AD

Negotiation of the Boundary Dispute with British GuianaPolitical Action◆ Major

Crespo negotiated with the United Kingdom over the boundary dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana. The dispute was submitted to international arbitration, which ultimately ruled against Venezuela, but Crespo's efforts were seen as defending national sovereignty.

Boundary DisputeInternational ArbitrationSovereignty

Impact: regional

1898 AD

Death in Battle at La Mata CarmeleraWar◆ Major

Crespo was killed in battle at La Mata Carmelera while fighting against a rebellion led by General Jos

BattleDeathCaudillo

Impact: nationaltragic