Background
José Gregorio Monagas was born on 4 May 1795 in Aragua De Barcelona.
José Gregorio Monagas was born on 4 May 1795 in Aragua De Barcelona.
He strongly supported establishment of the Liberal Party in 1840. He also backed his brother. President José Tadeo Monagas’ move to form an alliance with the Liberals, even though he had been chosen by Pâez, a Conservative.
José Tadeo chose his brother José Gregorio to be his successor as president in 1851, and he served out his term until 1855.
José Gregorio Monagas did not play any major role in national politics alter leaving the presidency.