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At www.manuelcarlospiar.com, we refuse to accept the “all is well” philosophy that dominates traditional history. Instead, we are here to crack the tough nuts, challenge the narratives we’ve been told, and most... Read more »
Introduction Simón Bolívar is often remembered as the architect of Latin American independence, but he was not the only leader shaping the course of the revolution. Figures like Manuel Piar and Luis... Read more »
Bolívar’s Position on Slavery and Non-Whites in 1815 In 1815, Bolívar, exiled in Jamaica, wrote letters seeking British support for Spanish American independence. In these letters, he argued that a race war... Read more »
Research on Plasa PIAR On July 5, 1963, a powerful symbol of friendship was unveiled in Curaçao: a statue of General Manuel Carlos Piar, a gift from the people of Venezuela. This... Read more »
Honouring Manuel Carlos PIAR On October 16, 2024, a gathering in Curaçao celebrated the profound legacy of Manuel Carlos Piar, a pivotal figure in the fight for independence in Latin America. As... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »