Charles III of Spain

Crown creates a Caracas-based intendancy over Venezuela and neighboring provinces

📅 8 Desèmber 1776

A royal cédula established a Caracas-based intendancy with authority over royal revenue and military administration across Venezuela, Cumaná, Guayana, Maracaibo, Trinidad, Margarita, and related...

Royal decree consolidates the Captaincy General of Venezuela

📅 8 Sèptèmber 1777

The Crown placed Cumaná, Guayana, Maracaibo, Trinidad, and Margarita under the governmental and military authority of the Captaincy General of Venezuela, headquartered in Caracas. The decree...