Diego Bautista Urbaneja
Venezuelan politician
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Diego Bautista Urbaneja (December 16, 1782 – January 12, 1856) was a Venezuelan political figure.[1]
Diego Bautista Urbaneja | |
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| Vice President of Venezuela | |
| In office 1830–1833 | |
| President | José Antonio Páez |
| Succeeded by | Andrés Narvarte |
| In office 1837–1837 | |
| President | José María Carreño |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela | |
| In office 13 January 1830 – 28 May 1830 | |
| President | José Antonio Páez |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Santos Michelena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1782 |
| Died | January 12, 1856 (aged 73) |
Biography
In 1830, when Venezuela achieved independence after the dissolution of Gran Colombia, he became the Minister of Finance in 1830.[2] He also became the second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela after Juan Germán Roscio.[3]
By 1835, the National Library was situated in the convent of the future Palacio de las Academias, with Diego Bautista Urbaneja being the first director (c. 1833–35).[4]
The Gran Logia de la Republica de Venezuela or Grand Lodge of the Republic of Venezuela, founded in 1824, is based in Caracas. After the split between Colombia and Venezuela, the Freemasonry in Venezuela Grand Lodge was refounded for Venezuela in 1838. Its first Grand Master was Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy, who had been vice president.[5]
Legacy
The Diego Bautista Urbaneja Municipality is named after him.
See also
- List of ministers of foreign affairs of Venezuela
- List of people on the postage stamps of Venezuela
- Freemasonry in Venezuela
