Cipriano Castro
Cipriano Castro was a Venezuelan military leader and politician who served as President of Venezuela from 1899 to 1908. Born on October 12, 1858, Castro rose to power following a successful military coup and was known for his authoritarian rule and efforts to modernize the country. His presidency was marked by political instability and conflicts with foreign powers, particularly the United States. Castro's legacy is controversial, as he is viewed by some as a national hero and by others as a dictator.
Born on Oct 12, 1858 (166 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 6 | 5.00 | 0.53% | +30% | 28,435,943 | 195,419 | $48,000 | 330$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 7,848 | $25,000 | 20$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 42,759 | $350,000 | 294$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,137 | 36 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Totals | 9 | 89,261,572 | 246,062 | $429,900 | 650$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Venezuela:
Cipriano Castro is controversially referred to as the new 'Hero of the Thermopylae'.
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Venezuela:
Cipriano Castro's government faced a blockade by European powers against Venezuela.
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Venezuela:
Cipriano Castro is invoked as a historical figure who defended the homeland in 1903.
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Venezuela:
Cipriano Castro ordered the detention of all German and English subjects in Caracas.
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Venezuela:
Cipriano Castro was the president during the European blockade of Venezuela in 1902-1903.
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Colombia:
Cipriano Castro was a Venezuelan military and political leader who served as president from 1899 until he was overthrown in 1908.
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Liechtenstein:
Cipriano Castro is noted for his refusal to pay foreign debt, leading to a blockade by European nations.
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Honduras:
Cipriano Castro was a former president of Venezuela whose proclamation from 1902 was read by Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuela:
Cipriano Castro's downfall was due to betrayal from within his own circle rather than foreign intervention.
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Colombia:
Cipriano Castro is mentioned in relation to a historical blockade against Venezuela.
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