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
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
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