Falcon, Juan Crisostomo

1820 - Born on the 27th of January in Hato Tabe, Falcón, Venezuela.

Member of the liberal Venezuelan Federalist Party.

1863-1868 - Served as President of Venezuela.

He abolished the death penalty as the first president to do so in the world.

1865 - Overthrown the presidency.

Falcón emigrated to Europe.

1870 - Died on the 29th of April in Fort-de-France, Martinique.