title: José Gregorio Valera
text: # José Gregorio Valera
  
  José Gregorio Valera was the president of Venezuela from 15 December 1878 to 13 February 1879. He was a half brother of his predecessor Francisco Linares Alcántara. He was overthrown by the general José Gregorio Cedeño [es], who proclaimed the new president of the country the former president Antonio Guzmán Blanco.
  
  