Simón Bolívar

Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830) was a South American revolutionary leader. Credited with leading the fight for independence in what are now the nations of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, today's Panama and Bolivia, he is revered as a hero in these countries and throughout much of the rest of Latin America.

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July 24 - 1783 - December 17 - 1830 - South America - Venezuela - Colombia - Ecuador - Peru - Panama - Bolivia - Latin America

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