Born: April 25, 1914, Táchira, Venezuela
Died: September 20, 2001 (age 87 years), Municipality of Alcobendas, Spain
Party: Independent Electoral Front
Children: Marcos Rolando Carías
Spouse: Flor María Chalbaud
Previous office: Provisional President of Venezuela (1952–1953)
Organization founded: Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Military School (Caracas)