Military · Politics · 1783–1830
Born: 24 July 1783 · Died: 17 December 1830 · Age at death: 47
Simón Bolívar died aged 47. He was born on 24 July 1783 and died on 17 December 1830.
Venezuelan military leader known as the Liberator, who led independence wars that freed much of South America from Spanish rule
Did you know?He is the namesake of Bolivia and is often referred to across Latin America as The Liberator.
Simón Bolívar led one of the most extraordinary liberation campaigns in history, freeing much of South America from Spanish rule. Born into a wealthy family in Caracas, he was inspired by Enlightenment ideas and the revolutions in North America and France. His armies crossed the Andes and won decisive battles that led to the independence of what are now Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia. He dreamed of a united South American federation, but it broke apart amid rivalries. He remains a national hero across the continent, with cities, squares and currencies named after him.
Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios Ponte y Blanco (24 July 1783 – 17 December 1830) was a Venezuelan military officer and statesman who led what are currently the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela to independence from the Spanish Empire.
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Venezuelan leader, born 1783
Simón Bolívar was born in Caracas on 24 July 1783.
He led independence from Spain for six nations.
Bolivia is named after him.
He was president of Gran Colombia.
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Did you know?He swore an oath to free South America on a hill in Rome in 1805.
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