José Manuel "Mocho" Hernández
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| José Manuel "el Mocho" Hernández | |
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| Born | 1853 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Died | August 25, 1921 New York, United States |
José Manuel "Mocho" Hernández (Caracas, Venezuela, 1853 - New York, United States, 25 August 1921) was a popular Venezuelan caudillo, army general, congressman, presidential candidate and cabinet member who was also involved in numerous insurrections.
Called El Mocho ("the hand-less") after his right hand was crippled as a result from a battle wound, he is particularly well-known for his numerous rebellions and imprisonments and for the modernity of his presidential campaign, which involved rallies, meetings, campaign posters and tours around the country.
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