Simón Bolívar was born in Caracas in the Captaincy General of Venezuela into a wealthy family of American-born Spaniards (criollo) but lost both parents as a child. Bolívar was educated …

Dec 13, 2025 · Simón Bolívar (born July 24, 1783, Caracas, Venezuela, New Granada [now in Venezuela]—died December 17, 1830, near Santa Marta, Colombia) was a Venezuelan …

Feb 2, 2025 · Simon Bolivar, often referred to as “El Libertador,” remains a pivotal figure in the history of Latin America. His legacy continues to resonate throughout the region and beyond, …

Sep 5, 2025 · Born into privilege on July 24, 1783, in Caracas, then part of the Spanish colony of New Granada (today’s Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela), Bolívar possessed an …

Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Ponte Palacios y Blanco (July 24, 1783 - December 17, 1830) was a South American independence leader.

Orphaned before he was 10 years old, a rowdy young Bolívar was passed between extended family members before being sent to Spain at 16 to study under tutors. A portrait of Simon …

Simón Bolívar (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830) was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, …

Bolivar’s political victory over San Martin signified the demise of monarchism as an option for a post-independence settlement. After the meeting with San Martín, Bolívar prepared to march …

Nov 18, 2024 · Known as El Libertador, Bolívar led a series of revolutionary campaigns that freed six nations from Spanish colonial rule in the early 19th century. His military genius, relentless …

May 11, 2025 · Simon Bolivar came from a wealthy family in Venezuela and lost much wealth in the wars. Bolivar was a brilliant general who took risky strategies that often led to big victories. …