Revista de Sociologia e Política – Rev. Sociol. Polit. 20 (42) • June 2012 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-44782012000200004

Simón Bolívar’s Republic: a bulwark against the “Tyranny” of the Majority La République de Simón Bolívar: un pilier contre la « tyrannie » de la majorité   Abstracts Based on Bolívar’s speeches,... Read more »

Simón Bolívar’s Republic: a bulwark against the “Tyranny” of the Majority

After executing Manuel Piar in 1817, Simón Bolívar indeed considered eliminating other potential rivals, including Santiago Mariño, who was another influential leader in the Venezuelan independence movement. Mariño, like Piar, had shown... Read more »

The Unseen Agony: The Piar Family’s Ordeal After Manuel Piar’s Execution

October 16, 1807 The execution of General Manuel Carlos Piar on October 16, 1817, marked a tragic turning point not only in Venezuelan history but also in the lives of his family... Read more »

Manuel Carlos Piar: The Forgotten Liberator of Southern Venezuela

  Manuel Carlos Piar was more than just a revolutionary general—he was a leader who embodied the struggles of the marginalized and became the “Libertador del Sur” of Venezuela. His military genius,... Read more »

Manuel Piar’s family background

Based on the genealogical data available on Geneanet, here is an overview of Manuel Piar’s family background: Manuel Piar (1774–1817): Parents: •Father: Fernando Piar y Lottyn, a Spanish merchant who passed away... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar: The People’s Liberator of Southern Venezuela

Manuel Carlos Piar: The People’s Liberator of Southern Venezuela

Manuel Carlos Piar was not just a military leader; he was the people’s liberator, a figure whose name became synonymous with the struggle for freedom in the southern regions of Venezuela. His... Read more »
The Unseen Agony: The Piar Family’s Ordeal After Manuel Piar’s Execution

The Unseen Agony: The Piar Family’s Ordeal After Manuel Piar’s Execution

  The execution of General Manuel Carlos Piar on October 16, 1817, marked a tragic turning point not only in Venezuelan history but also in the lives of his family members, who... Read more »
Reconstructing Maria Isabel Gómez Quemp: A Matriarch’s Legacy in Curaçao and VenezuelaReconstructing Maria Isabel Gómez Quemp: A Matriarch’s Legacy in Curaçao and Venezuela

Reconstructing Maria Isabel Gómez Quemp: A Matriarch’s Legacy in Curaçao and Venezuela

Part 1: The Origins of Maria Isabel Gómez Quemp Who was Maria Isabel Gómez Quemp? Maria Isabel Gómez Quemp was a significant yet underappreciated figure in the histories of Curaçao and Venezuela.... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar Gómez y Lottyn: From Curaçaoan Boy to Revolutionary Hero

Manuel Carlos Piar Gómez y Lottyn: From Curaçaoan Boy to Revolutionary Hero

Manuel Carlos Piar Gómez y Lottyn’s life is a tale of perseverance, courage, and an unrelenting fight against injustice. From his beginnings in Curaçao, inspired by the activism of his mother, to... Read more »
Revitalizing Plasa Piar: A Legacy of Freedom and Unity Between Venezuela and Curaçao

Revitalizing Plasa Piar: A Legacy of Freedom and Unity Between Venezuela and Curaçao

Plasa Piar: A Symbol of Shared History Nestled in the historic center of Willemstad, Plasa Piar stands as a testament to the enduring bond between Venezuela and Curaçao. This iconic space, home... Read more »