Simón Bolívar

Profession: Military and Political Leader

Nationality:

Biography: Played a key role in the revolutions against the Spanish empire in South America.

Following the triumph over the Spanish monarchy, Bolívar participated in the foundation of the first union of independent nations in Latin America, a republic, now known as Gran Colombia, of which he was president from 1819 to 1830.

Born: July 24, 1783
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Star Sign: Leo

Died: December 17, 1830 (aged 47)
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis

Articles and Photos

Venezuela Declares Independence
A painting by Martin Tovar y Tovar depicting Venezuelan deputies signing the declaration
July 5, 1811

Historical Events

1813-05-23 South American independence leader Simón Bolívar enters Mérida, leading the invasion of Venezuela, and is proclaimed El Libertador (The Liberator)
1813-09-30 Battle of Bárbula: Simón Bolívar defeats Santiago Bobadilla
1822-05-24 Battle of Pichincha, Simón Bolívar secures the independence of Ecuador from Spain
1822-07-26 Secret meeting of Simón Bolívar and Jose de San Martin
1823-09-10 Simón Bolívar named President of Peru
1824-02-10 Simón Bolívar named dictator by the Congress of Peru
1824-08-06 Battle at Junan - Simon Bolívar's army defeats the Spanish
1828-06-13 Simon Bolívar proclaimed dictator of Colombia
1829-09-25 Failed assassination attempt on Simon Bolívar

Venezuela Declares Independence