Twelve years before becoming President William Henry Harrison was nearly declared persona non grata while serving as minister to this nation.
Twelve years before becoming President William Henry Harrison was nearly declared persona non grata while serving as minister to this nation. George Canning recognized it against the wishes of George IV in an attempt to take control of Cuba. Its constitution, ratified by the Congress of Cucuta, called for the abolition of the mita system of labor, and promised to free the children of slaves. Though not the nominal national leader it was governed primarily by vice-president Francisco Santander during its short 11 year history. For 10 points—name this name led by Simon Bolivar, which dissolved following the secession of what would become Venezuela from the nation with its capital at Bogotá.
Twelve years before becoming President William Henry Harrison was nearly declared persona non grata while serving as minister to this nation.
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