José Francisco Bermúdez Explained

José Francisco Bermúdez (23 January 1782, Cariaco  - 15 December 1831, Cumaná) was a Venezuelan revolutionary and military officer. A major lieutenant of Simón Bolívar, he fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence, reaching the rank of General. He is buried in the National Pantheon of Venezuela.^{[1] [2] [3]}

A municipality (Bermúdez Municipality) and an airport (General José Francisco Bermúdez Airport), both in his native Sucre State, are named in his honour.

Notes and References

1. Pérez Tenreiro, Tomas. (1968): Los Generales en jefe de la independencia (rasgos biográficos). Ministerio de la Defensa. Caracas.
2. Romero Martínez, Vinicio. (1987): Mis mejores amigos. 110 biografías de venezolanos ilustres. Editorial Larense, C.A. Caracas. 188p.
3. Hernández Caballero, Serafín (Editor). 1998: Gran Enciclopedia de Venezuela. Editorial Globe, C.A. Caracas. 10 volúmenes.