When was Hugo Chávez born?

Hugo Chávez was born on 28 July 1954 in Sabaneta.

What positions has Hugo Chávez held?

Positions held by Hugo Chávez include: party leader (2008–2013); President of Venezuela (1999–2013).

Where did Hugo Chávez study?

Hugo Chávez was educated at Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army.

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Hugo Chávez

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President of Venezuela (1999–2013); revolutionary and military officer

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Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías was a Venezuelan politician, revolutionary, and military officer who was the president of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013. Chávez changed the country's name from the Republic of Venezuela to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, creating the fifth republic in Venezuelan history and led the Bolivarian Revolution. Chávez was the leader of the Fifth Republic Movement political party from its foundation in 1997 until it merged with several other parties to form the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), the ruling party of Venezuela since 2007. The political ideology centered around Chávez's ideas is known as Chavismo.

Quick facts

Born: 28 July 1954 wd
Place of birth: Sabaneta wd
Died: 5 March 2013 wd
Place of death: Hospital Militar de Caracas wd
Citizenship: Venezuela wd
Occupation: politician, military officer, television presenter, witness filmed wd
Political party: United Socialist Party of Venezuela (2007–2013), Fifth Republic Movement (1997–2007), Revolutionary Bolivarian Movement-200 (1982–1997) wd
Education: Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army wd
Spouse: Nancy Colmenares, Marisabel Rodríguez de Chávez wd
Official website: chavez.org.ve wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

party leader (23 February 2008 – 5 March 2013)
President of Venezuela (2 February 1999 – 5 March 2013)

Awards wd

Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights
Order of Francisco Morazán (2014)
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2001)
Order of the Liberator
Order of Francisco de Miranda
Order of the Star of Carabobo
Order of José Martí (1999)
National Order of Merit Carlos Manuel de Céspedes (2004)
Ribbon of the Order of the Republic of Serbia (2013)
Order of the Umayyads
Uatsamonga Order
Order of the Friendship of Peoples (2008)
Blue Planet Award (2008)
honorary doctor of the University of International Business and Economics (2001)
Order of Augusto César Sandino (2007)

Questions

When was Hugo Chávez born?: Hugo Chávez was born on 28 July 1954 in Sabaneta.
What positions has Hugo Chávez held?: Positions held by Hugo Chávez include: party leader (2008–2013); President of Venezuela (1999–2013).
Where did Hugo Chávez study?: Hugo Chávez was educated at Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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