Simon Bolivar

By Trevor Huddleston

Background

Born on July 24, 1783 in Caracas, Venezuela

Also known as The Liberator
Major role in Spanish American fight for independence
Sent to Spain to receive a high grade education
Raised in a very wealthy family

Background
Raised in a family with 3 sisters and one other brother
His wife, Maria Teresa Rodriguez del Toro died of yellow
fever in 1803
He believed that Marias death was the reason why he
wanted to take up a political career
Considered a Hero in some South American countries

Liberation of New Granada

In 1817, Bolivar sets up his headquarters near the
Orinoco River
His plan was to gain control of the New Granada Region
Considered most daring attack ever in military history

Liberation of New Granada

Major part that was a impact in this battle was the Andes
mountains
The Mountains were in between Bolivars army and the
city of Bogota
Another major part was that many of Bolivars troops died
to icy winds that blew over the pass of Pisiba
This would not stop Bolivar however

Liberation of New Granada

After the brutal winds Bolivars army went in to New

Granada unopposed
Bolivars army took the Spaniards by surprise with this
In the pivotal Battle of Boyaca, the military surrendered to
the Spaniards
Three days after the battle he entered Bogota
This battle was a turning point in the Liberation of New
Granada

Conclusion

In December 1819 the congress assembled in Angostura

Bolivar became Dictator and President
Three days later the Republic of Colombia was created
Bolivar knew he was closer and closer to victory

Conclusion
He defeated Spanish forces in Venezuela
Bolivar liberated Ecuador, however it was year-long
battling
Joined forces with one of his highest officers, officer
Antonio Jose de Sucre to lead with him.
Bolivars next destination was Peru

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