Francisco Esteban Gómez, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Francisco Esteban Gómez

Date of Birth: 26-Dec-1783

Place of Birth: Santa Ana, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

Date of Death: 06-Aug-1853

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Venezuela

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Francisco Esteban Gómez

  • Francisco Esteban Gómez (Santa Ana, December 26, 1783 – La Asunción, August 6, 1853 ) was a Venezuelan military officer who was active in the Venezuelan War of Independence. Known as the “patriot commander” of Margarita Island, he was noted for his participation in the defense of the island against invading Spanish forces.
  • In particular, he is honored today as the hero of the Battle of Matasiete (1817). He started his career as a military officer and achieved the ranks of colonel, then general, major general of the army, and commanded the arms of the province of Cumaná.
  • He represented Margarita at the Congress of Cucuta, and was Governor of Margarita Island (1817-1820).

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