# Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual

_President of Venezuela_

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> Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual, was a military leader committed to liberal ideas. He was also in charge of the War and Navy Ministry in 1864, and, in 1868, was designated provisional president of Venezuela.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1830 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Santa Marta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P19))
- **Died:** 14 August 1868 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P570))
- **Place of death:** Curaçao ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Venezuela ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Party of Venezuela ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P102))
- **Positions held:** President of Venezuela (25 April 1868 – 28 June 1868) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979#P39))

## Questions

**When was Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual born?**  
Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual was born on 1830 in Santa Marta.

**What positions has Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual held?**  
Positions held by Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual include: President of Venezuela (1868–1868).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Ezequiel_Bruzual) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2498979](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2498979) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: General Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:General_Manuel_Ezequiel_Bruzual.jpg)

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