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José Gil Fortoul

Venezuelan politician, writer and historian (1861–1943)

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José Gil Fortoul was a Venezuelan writer, historian, and politician, who was briefly the acting president of Venezuela. As a political scientist and legal scholar, he is closely identified with the movement of Venezuelan positivism. He was an ally of the dictator Juan Vicente Gómez, supporting his regime both politically and in his social and historical writing. In 1913 Fortoul was appointed provisional President of Venezuela, serving for less than a year.

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Born
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Place of birth
Barquisimeto wd
Died
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Place of death
Caracas wd
Citizenship
Venezuela wd
Occupation
writer, historian, lawyer, politician wd
Education
Central University of Venezuela wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Venezuela (5 August 1913 – 19 April 1914)
  • senator of Venezuela
  • minister of Education of Venezuela

Questions

When was José Gil Fortoul born?
José Gil Fortoul was born on 25 November 1861 in Barquisimeto.
What positions has José Gil Fortoul held?
Positions held by José Gil Fortoul include: President of Venezuela (1913–1914); senator of Venezuela; minister of Education of Venezuela.
Where did José Gil Fortoul study?
José Gil Fortoul was educated at Central University of Venezuela.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José Gil Fortoul · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2585455 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Gil Fortoul BNV.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"José Gil Fortoul". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jose-gil-fortoul. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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