José Francisco Bermúdez

José Francisco Bermúdez (23 January 1782, Cariaco – 15 December 1831, Cumaná) was a Venezuelan revolutionary and military officer. A major lieutenant of Simón Bolívar, he fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence, reaching the rank of General. He is buried in the National Pantheon of Venezuela.[1][2][3]

José Francisco Bermúdez

A municipality (Bermúdez Municipality) and an airport (General José Francisco Bermúdez Airport), both in his native Sucre State, are named in his honour.

References
  1. Pérez Tenreiro, Tomas. (1968): Los Generales en jefe de la independencia (rasgos biográficos). Ministerio de la Defensa. Caracas.
  2. Romero Martínez, Vinicio. (1987): Mis mejores amigos. 110 biografías de venezolanos ilustres. Editorial Larense, C.A. Caracas. 188p. ISBN 980-211-120-1
  3. Hernández Caballero, Serafín (Editor). 1998: Gran Enciclopedia de Venezuela. Editorial Globe, C.A. Caracas. 10 volúmenes. ISBN 980-6427-00-9 ISBN 980-6427-10-6
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