Carlos Arvelo Guevara

Carlos Arvelo Guevara was a professor, and the first military doctor of Venezuela, and he played an important role in establishing health services in the country. Many places were named after him, including the municipality of Carlos Arvelo and the military hospital of Carlos Arvelo in Caracas.

Carlos Arvelo Guevara
Born(1784-06-01)1 June 1784
Güigüe, Venezuela
Died17 October 1862(1862-10-17) (aged 78)
Maiquetia, Venezuela
Burial placePanteón Nacional
EducationCentral University of Venezuela
Occupation(s)Military Doctor and Politician
Medical career
ProfessionSurgeon
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