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 abroad and …

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 soldier and …

Sep 5, 2025 · Bolívar’s “Admirable Campaign” swept across the Venezuelan countryside in 1813, bridging class and race divides.

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 ambition, …

Feb 2, 2025 · Explore the life and legacy of Simon Bolivar, the revolutionary leader known as 'El Libertador'. This post delves into his early life, education in Europe, and his pivotal role in the …

Bolivar's defense of the free market system is understandable, given the tight control exercised on Latin America's markets by Spain. Among the books he traveled with when he wrote the Bolivian …

Apr 2, 2014 · Simón Bolívar was a South American soldier who was instrumental in the continent's revolutions against the Spanish empire. Born into wealth, Bolívar was sent to Spain for his education, …

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 Bolivar, the …

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, Peru, and Panama …

Bolivar was a charismatic leader and visionary who succeed in liberating large areas of south America. He was emotional, dramatic with a love of flattery and numerous personal foibles.