Simón Bolívar

War Hero

Birthday July 24, 1783

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Caracas, Venezuela

DEATH DATE Dec 17, 1830 (47)

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About

Venezuelan general who helped liberate Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia from the Spanish Empire. His death was painted by Antonio Herrera Toro.

Before Fame

He was raised partially by a slave owned by his aristocratic family.

Trivia

He helped Latin America lay the groundwork for democracy. He was famed for saying, "Fellow citizens! I blush to say this: Independence is the only benefit we have acquired, to the detriment of all the rest."

Family Life

He was orphaned at age nine and was placed under the care of his teacher, Miguel Jose Sanz.

Associated With

He admired Thomas Jefferson.