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José María Vargas

José María de los Dolores Vargas Ponce
La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela, 1786 - New York 1854
surgeon, scientist, professor and rector of the Central University of Venezuela, politician, writer and president of Venezuela 1835-1836
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Bronze bust.

Inscription(s)

la ciudad de arucas
a
JOSÉ MARÍA VARGAS
hijo de aruquenses y
primer presidente civil
de venezuela

excmo. ayuntamiento de arucas

The city of Arucas
to
JOSÉ MARÍA VARGAS
son of people from Arucas and
first civilian president
of Venezuela

Council of Arucas

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Esculturas en Gran Canaria, Arucas.
La Estrella que nos guia, Arucas.

Location (N 28°7'1" - W 15°31'38")

Item Code: esca225; Photograph: 9 January 2015
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