José Gregorio Valera Explained

José Gregorio Valera
Order:President of Venezuela
Term Start:15 December 1878
Term End:13 February 1879
Party:Liberal Party
Predecessor:Francisco Linares Alcántara
Successor:Antonio Guzmán Blanco
Signature:José Gregorio Valera signature.jpg

José Gregorio Valera was the president of Venezuela from 15 December 1878 to 13 February 1879. He was a half brother of his predecessor Francisco Linares Alcántara.He was overthrown by the general, who proclaimed the new president of the country the former president Antonio Guzmán Blanco.

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