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In Guatemala City he attended the University of San Carlos where earned a Bachelos Degree in 1794. Then., in 1799 he earned a degree in Civil and Canonical lawand a litcentiate degree in Law in 1803. His mentor was, father Jose Antonio Liendo y Goycochea. |
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In his youth he moved to [[Guatemala City]], where he later studied [[philosophy]] and [[law]] at the [[Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala|Universidad de San Carlos]]. He was admitted to the bar on September 1, 1803. He became known for his well reasoned arguments and decisions and was nicknamed "El Sabio" ("The Wise"). Valle was appointed a [[judge]] in 1806, and became a professor at San Carlos in 1812. |
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== Politics == |
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In 1821 he was elected mayor of Guatemala City, position he held until June (1821). The same year Central America became independent from Spanis rule. Jose del Valle was the one who wrote the declation of independence. Up to this date, there is a controversy in relation to this document because del Valle did not sign it. Most historians however, agreed that he was not supposed to sign such document. In 1822 Central America became part of the short lived Mexican Empire under Agustin de Iturbide. |
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Valle authored the [[Central American Declaration of Independence]], declared on 15 September 1821. Central America was soon afterwards annexed to the [[Mexican Empire]] of [[Agustín de Iturbide]], and Valle was for a time imprisoned. From February 23 to March 19, 1823 he was foreign minister of the Mexican Empire. |
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Valle was elected a 'Guatemalan Representative' before the Mexican Congress. On August 27, 1822. Valle was imprisoned along with other representatives on harges of conspiring against the Mexican Government. After 5 months in prison (February 1823), he was released and appointed Foreign Minister for the Mexican Government. The same year Central America gained its independence from |
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When Mexico was declared a republic, he was instrumental in getting Mexico to recognize Central American independence, which was again achieved in June 1823. Valle was one of the drafters of the new nation's constitution (which notably abolished [[slavery]] somewhat in advance of the international community). He served as president of the congress, then was elected the first constitutional president of the United Provinces of Central America, serving until April 1825. |
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Mexico. In January 1824 he returned to Guatemala where was part of the second triumvirate that governed the Provinces of Central America. |
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In 1825 Jose del Valle ran for president of the Federal Republic of Central America against Manuel Jose Arce. Apparently won the election after he obtained more votes. But Congress had a different interpretation. The candidates went to second round and Arce was declared winner. Following his defeat, Valle retired from politics and devoted himself to writing. |
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His death in 1834 was marked by national mourning and bells tolling throughout the Republic, as he was one of the few prominent figures respected by Liberals and Conservatives alike. |
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In 1830 President Francisco Morazan offered him to be ambassador to France, and or the Vice presidency. He declined both and instead went on to become Director of the Economic Society and Director of San Carlos University' Fine Arts department. |
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In 1834 he defeated incumbent [[Francisco Morazan]] in the general election but never took over the presidency. He died on the road that leads from the farm "La Concepción" to Guatemala City, on March 2, 1834. Where he was supposed to be treated for an illness. The government decreed three days of mourning after his passing. His death was marked by national mourning and bells tolling throughout the Republic, as he was one of the few prominent figures respected by Liberals and Conservatives alike. |
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== Legacy == |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.newmedia.ufm.edu/gsm/index.php?title=Jos%C3%A9_Cecilio_del_Valle:_pol%C3%ADtico_de_la_Independencia José Cecilio del Valle: político de la Independencia, Universidad Francisco Marroquin] |
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*[http://www.newmedia.ufm.edu/gsm/index.php?title=Jos%C3%A9_Cecilio_del_Valle:_pol%C3%ADtico_de_la_Independencia JOSE CECILIO DEL VALLE (Biography Spanish)] |
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==See also== |
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*[[History of Central America]] |
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Revision as of 04:36, 20 March 2010
Jose Cecicilio del Valle | |
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| Foreign minister of Mexico | |
| In office February 22, 1823 – 1823 | |
| President | Agustin de Iturbide |
| Preceded by | Jose Manuel de Herrera |
| Succeeded by | Lucas Alaman |
| Mayor of Guatemala City | |
| In office January 1, 1821 – June 1821 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11-22-1780
March 2, 1834 (aged 53) Choluteca, Honduras |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Josefa Valero |
| Alma mater | San Carlos University, Guatemala |
| Profession | Diplomat Lawyer |
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José Cecilio del Valle (November 22, 1780 – March 2, 1834) was a leader of Central American independence and the first president of United Provinces of Central America.
Personal Life
Early years
José Cecilio del Valle was born on November 22, 1780, in the village of Choluteca,[1] located near the Choluteca River. This village belonged to the former province of Tegucigalpa (now Honduras), during the Spanish domination. He was the legitimate son of Jose Antonio del Valle and Mrs. Gertrudis Diaz del Valle. Both members of the most distinguished Spanish families of the Kingdom of Guatemala. who, therefore, have obtained the main political and military jobs. Their wealth consisted mainly of valuable estates of livestock. But that wasn't enough to provide their favorite son with a good education. Tegucigalpa lacked good schools, the only ones available were supported by private donations. Given this situation, Jose Antonio del Valle had to moved his family to Guatemala City, where he hoped young Jose would be better formed. Jose Cecilio was only 9 years-old, when he arrived in Guatemala.
Education
In Guatemala City he attended the University of San Carlos where earned a Bachelos Degree in 1794. Then., in 1799 he earned a degree in Civil and Canonical lawand a litcentiate degree in Law in 1803. His mentor was, father Jose Antonio Liendo y Goycochea.
Politics
In 1821 he was elected mayor of Guatemala City, position he held until June (1821). The same year Central America became independent from Spanis rule. Jose del Valle was the one who wrote the declation of independence. Up to this date, there is a controversy in relation to this document because del Valle did not sign it. Most historians however, agreed that he was not supposed to sign such document. In 1822 Central America became part of the short lived Mexican Empire under Agustin de Iturbide.
Valle was elected a 'Guatemalan Representative' before the Mexican Congress. On August 27, 1822. Valle was imprisoned along with other representatives on harges of conspiring against the Mexican Government. After 5 months in prison (February 1823), he was released and appointed Foreign Minister for the Mexican Government. The same year Central America gained its independence from Mexico. In January 1824 he returned to Guatemala where was part of the second triumvirate that governed the Provinces of Central America.
In 1825 Jose del Valle ran for president of the Federal Republic of Central America against Manuel Jose Arce. Apparently won the election after he obtained more votes. But Congress had a different interpretation. The candidates went to second round and Arce was declared winner. Following his defeat, Valle retired from politics and devoted himself to writing.
In 1830 President Francisco Morazan offered him to be ambassador to France, and or the Vice presidency. He declined both and instead went on to become Director of the Economic Society and Director of San Carlos University' Fine Arts department.
Death
In 1834 he defeated incumbent Francisco Morazan in the general election but never took over the presidency. He died on the road that leads from the farm "La Concepción" to Guatemala City, on March 2, 1834. Where he was supposed to be treated for an illness. The government decreed three days of mourning after his passing. His death was marked by national mourning and bells tolling throughout the Republic, as he was one of the few prominent figures respected by Liberals and Conservatives alike.
Legacy
The Honduran Government awards a medal for distinguished service named in his honor, and there is a University named after him in Tegucigalpa.[citation needed]
references
- ^ JOSE CECILIO DEL VALLE angelfire.com Republica de Honduras, Retrieved March 19, 2010
External links
- José Cecilio del Valle: político de la Independencia, Universidad Francisco Marroquin
- JOSE CECILIO DEL VALLE (Biography Spanish)
See also
- Jonathan Harris, 'An English utilitarian looks at Spanish American independence: Jeremy Bentham's Rid Yourselves of Ultramaria', The Americas 53 (1996), 217-33
- John Lynch, The Spanish American Revolutions 1808-1826 (New York: W.W. Norton, 1986, 2nd ed.)
- Miriam Williford, Jeremy Bentham on Spanish America (Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1980)