Carlos Valentín José de la Soledad Antonio del Sacramento de Soublette y Jerez de Aristeguieta (15 December 1789 – 11 February 1870) was a Venezuelan politician and military officer who was the 7th and 9th president of Venezuela from 1837 to 1839 and again from 1843 to 1847 and a hero of the Venezuelan War of Independence.[1][2]

Carlos Soublette
7th and 9th President of Venezuela
In office
28 January 1843 – 1 March 1847
Vice President
Preceded byJosé Antonio Páez
Succeeded byJosé Tadeo Monagas
In office
11 March 1837 – 1 February 1839
Vice PresidentHimself
Preceded byJosé María Carreño
Succeeded byJosé Antonio Páez
9th Vice President of Venezuela
In office
1 February 1839 – 1841
PresidentJosé Antonio Páez
Preceded byDiego Bautista Urbaneja (1837)
Succeeded bySantos Michelena
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
24 February 1858 – 4 April 1859
PresidentJulián Castro
Preceded byLuis Sanojo
Succeeded byPedro de las Casas
Personal details
Born(1789-12-15)15 December 1789
La Guaira, Captaincy General of Venezuela, Spanish Empire
Died11 February 1870(1870-02-11) (aged 80)
Caracas, United States of Venezuela
SpouseOlalla Buroz y Tovar
Signature
Military service
Branch/serviceVenezuelan Patriotic Army
Years of service1810-1830
Rank Divisional general
Battles/warsVenezuelan War of Independence

Personal life

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Soublette was married to Olalla Buroz y Tovar, who served as First Lady of Venezuela from 1837 to 1839 and 1843 to 1847.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ (in Spanish) Carlos Soublette Archived 16 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine — Official biography.
  2. ^ (in Spanish) Carlos Soublette Biography
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Political offices
Preceded by President of Venezuela
11 March 1837 – 1 February 1839
Succeeded by
Preceded by President of Venezuela
28 January 1843 – 1 March 1847
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
24 February 1858-4 April 1859
Succeeded by