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Francisco Esteban Gómez
Francisco Esteban Gómez ( Santa Ana, December 26, 1783 – La Asunción, August 6, 1853 ) was a Venezuelan military officer who was active in the Venezuelan War of Independence. Known as the “patriot commander” of Margarita Island, he was noted for his participation in the defense of the island against invading Spanish forces. In particular, he is honored today as the hero of the Battle of Matasiete (1817). He started his career as a military officer and achieved the ranks of colonel, then general, major general of the army, and commanded the arms of the province of Cumaná. He represented Margarita at the Congress of Cucuta, and was Governor of Margarita Island (1817-1820). Early life Gomez was born on December 26, 1783, in Villa Norte (Santa Ana) in the Province of Margarita to Maria Concepcion Gomez. He was baptized at the place of his birth by Father Garcia Migi Fco. He got married in the church of Santa Ana. Career Gomez joined the independence movement on May 4, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Ana (Nueva Esparta)
Santa Ana is a town on Isla Margarita, in the state of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. It is the capital of the Gómez Municipality, Nueva Esparta, Gómez municipality. The town is located in the south of the municipality, in the northeast of Margarita. Santa Ana has an average temperature of . It serves as a bedroom community for other cities like La Asunción and Juan Griego. Santa Ana is one of the fourteen heritage cities of Venezuela. The town is known for its ''chinchorros'', a form of hammock with an open weave named after a fishing net. Santa Ana was founded by Captain Diego Vásquez Coronado around 1530 during the governorship of Aldonza Manrique. It was originally called La Villa del Norte. Construction of the church of Santa Ana started in 1749. Francisco Esteban Gómez, victor of the Battle of Matasiete in 1717, was born in Santa Ana on 26 December 1783, natural son of María Concepción Gómez. He was baptized in the church. Gomez's house is now a museum. The church was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
