Guzmán Blanco, Antonio (1829–1899)
Venezuelan dictator and military leader (caudillo), who seized power 1870 and remained absolute ruler until 1889. He modernized Caracas to become the political capital; committed resources to education, communications, and agriculture; and encouraged foreign trade.
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