Diego Bautista Urbaneja
- Not to be confused with the 1887-1888 cabinet member of Hermógenes López of the same name, the Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs of 1886–1888 of the same name.
| Diego Bautista Urbaneja | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
Diego Bautista Urbaneja (born December 16, 1782 - died January 12, 1856) was a Venezuelan political figure.[1]
Biography
In 1830, when Venezuela achieved independence after the dissolution of Gran Colombia, he became the second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela after Juan Germán Roscio.[2]
By 1835, the National Library was situated in the convent of the future Palacio de las Academias. Diego Bautista Urbaneja was the first director (c. 1833-35).[3]
The Gran Logia de la Republica de Venezuela or'Grand Lodge of the republic of Venezuela was 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.[4]
Legacy
The Diego Bautista Urbaneja Municipality is named for him.
Gallery
Diego B. Urbaneja Ministro del LIbertador 40 cent 1948
See also
References
- ↑ "Diego Bautista Urbaneja Sturdy". www.venezuelatuya.com.
- ↑ http://rulers.org/fm4.html
- ↑ Stam, David H (2001). International dictionary of library histories. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. pp. 595–. ISBN 978-1-57958-244-9. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ↑ History page of the Gran Logia de la República de Venezuela
External links
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Position created |
Vice President of Venezuela 1830-1833 |
Succeeded by Andrés Narvarte |
| Preceded by José María Carreño |
Vice President of Venezuela 1837 |
Succeeded by Carlos Soublette |
| Preceded by Santos Michelena |
Vice President of Venezuela 1845-1847 |
Succeeded by Antonio Leocadio Guzmán |
| Preceded by New position |
3rd Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela 13 January 1830 – 28 May 1830 |
Succeeded by Santos Michelena |