The Constitution of Venezuela of 1858 was a constitution approved by the National Convention of Valencia on
January 14
Events Pre-1600
*1236 – King Henry III of England marries Eleanor of Provence.
*1301 – Andrew III of Hungary dies, ending the Árpád dynasty in Hungary.
1601–1900
*1639 – The "Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, Fundamenta ...
,
1858
Events
January–March
* January –
**Benito Juárez (1806–1872) becomes Liberal President of Mexico. At the same time, conservatives install Félix María Zuloaga (1813–1898) as president.
**William I of Prussia becomes regent f ...
and promulgated by President
Julián Castro, after the overthrow of the dictatorship of
José Tadeo Monagas
José Tadeo Monagas Burgos (28 October 1784 – 18 November 1868) was the president of Venezuela 1847–1851 and 1855–1858, and a hero of the Venezuelan War of Independence.
Career
Presidency
In 1846, to head off the challenge from the Liber ...
. This new Constitution granted more autonomy to the Provinces, the election of the president, vice-president and other officials by universal, direct and secret voting. It established presidential terms of 5 years.
History
It was in force for a short time since the
Federal War broke out on
April 20,
1859
Events
January–March
* January 21 – José Mariano Salas (1797–1867) becomes Conservative interim President of Mexico.
* January 24 ( O. S.) – Wallachia and Moldavia are united under Alexandru Ioan Cuza (Romania since 1866, final u ...
, which prevented the normal operation of the Constitution and was finally repealed by the dictatorship of
José Antonio Páez
José Antonio Páez Herrera (; 13 June 1790 – 6 May 1873) was a Venezuelan leader who fought against the Spanish Crown for Simón Bolívar during the Venezuelan War of Independence. He later led Venezuela's independence from Gran Colombia.
H ...
on
September 10,
1861
Statistically, this year is considered the end of the whale oil industry and (in replacement) the beginning of the petroleum oil industry.
Events
January–March
* January 1
** Benito Juárez captures Mexico City.
** The first steam-p ...
.
Characteristics
* Greater autonomy is granted to the provinces.
* Universal, direct and secret voting is established for the president, vice-president and other government officials.
* The presidential term is reduced from 6 to 5 years.
* Provincial legislatures may elect members of the
Supreme Court of Justice and members of the superior courts.
See also
*
March Revolution (Venezuela)
References
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Constitutions of Venezuela
1858 in law
1858 in politics