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Cipriano Castro

Venezuelan politician (1858–1924)

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José Cipriano Castro Ruiz was a Venezuelan politician and officer of the military who served as president from 1899 to 1908. He was the first man from the Venezuelan Andes to rule the country, and was the first of four military strongmen from the Andean state of Táchira to rule the country over the next 46 years.

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Born
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Place of birth
Táchira wd
Died
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Place of death
San Juan wd
Citizenship
Venezuela wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Venezuela (1 March 1902 – 19 December 1908)
  • President of Venezuela (20 October 1899 – 1 March 1902)
  • member of the Chamber of Deputies of Venezuela

Questions

When was Cipriano Castro born?
Cipriano Castro was born on 12 October 1858 in Táchira.
What positions has Cipriano Castro held?
Positions held by Cipriano Castro include: President of Venezuela (1902–1908); President of Venezuela (1899–1902); member of the Chamber of Deputies of Venezuela.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Cipriano Castro · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q469575 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Cipriano Castro 1908.jpg by Nicola Perscheid (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Cipriano Castro". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/cipriano-castro. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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