José Luis Ramos (c. 1790 – May 7, 1849) was a Venezuelan writer and political figure. Ramos served various government roles such as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela multiple times. He was the Minister of Finance in 1835.[1] He edited the literary magazine La Guirnalda between 1839 and 1850. He is considered the founder of literary journalism in Venezuela. Born in Caracas, he died in Maiguetia.[2]

José Luis Ramos
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
In office
8 June 1833 – 15 October 1833
PresidentAndrés Narvarte
In office
20 January 1835 – 29 March 1835
PresidentJosé María Vargas
In office
15 January 1837 – 20 January 1837
PresidentJosé María Vargas
In office
13 March 1837 – 12 April 1837
PresidentCarlos Soublette
Personal details
Bornc. 1790
Caracas, Venezuela
DiedMay 7, 1849
Maiquetia, Venezuela
OccupationPolitician, writer

He was editor of La Guirnalda as of 1839 out of Caracas, which was the first literary magazine in the country, publishing poets such as Rafael María Baralt.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Hacienda, Venezuela Ministerio de (September 16, 1965). "Revista de hacienda". Ministerio de Hacienda. – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "José Luis Ramos". www.venezuelatuya.com.
  3. ^ "Book on literary journalism, etc.", saber.ula.ve, January–December 2004, retrieved January 27, 2016
Political offices
Preceded by 5th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
8 June 1833 – 15 October 1833
Succeeded by
Preceded by 7th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
20 January 1835 – 29 March 1835
Succeeded by
Preceded by 10th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
15 January 1837 – 20 January 1837
Succeeded by
Preceded by 12th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
13 March 1837 – 12 April 1837
Succeeded by