himself as the supreme military commander. He also assumed the vacant presidency and later modified the constitution. The resulting political turmoil led to civil war in Venezuela from 1901 until 1902. After the 23 May 1899 invasion of Caracas, Andrade went into exile in Puerto Rico. He returned to public life after being granted amnesty in 1903. Personal life and death Andrade died in Macuto in 1925. He was married to María Isabel Sosa Saa, and she served as the First Lady of Venezuela during his tenure in 1898 and 1899. See also List of presidents of Venezuela List of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela List of state leaders in 1898 and 1899 List of coups d'état and coup attempts (1800–1899) List of Freemasons (A–D) List of governors of Guárico References External links Ignacio Andrade Biography Venezuelan generals Venezuelan soldiers Presidents of Venezuela Venezuelan Ministers of Foreign Affairs People from Mérida, Mérida 1839 births 1925 deaths Great Liberal Party of Venezuela politicians Venezuelan people of Spanish descent