Guzmán Blanco

[ goos-mahn blahng-kaw ]

noun

1. An·to·nio [ahn-, taw, -nyaw], 1829–99, Venezuelan political leader: president 1870–88.

Guzmán Blanco

/ ɡuðˈman ˈblaŋko /

noun

1. Guzmán BlancoAntonio18291899MVenezuelanPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state Antonio (anˈtonjo). 1829–99, Venezuelan statesman; president (1873–77; 1879–84; 1886–87). He was virtual dictator of Venezuela from 1870 until his overthrow (1889)

Example Sentences

In 1870, after various victories and defeats, Guzman-Blanco caused himself to be declared Dictator.

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As the phrase went, Guzman Blanco "taught Venezuela to read."

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The spirited but tottering old man was followed by Guzman-Blanco, and died in 1873.

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Crespo and Guzman Blanco both started from here on their way to the presidential chair in Caracas.

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While the formidable Guzman Blanco was still alive, the various Presidents acted cautiously.

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