Símon Bolívar
Venezuela Statesman and Military Leader in Latin America
Early Life
Símon Bolívar was born in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on July 24 1783. As a baby, he was entrusted in Doña Ines Manceba de Miyares and his family's slave however, he wasn't there for long. Before he turned three, his father died and that became a profound and lasting traumatic experience for him and soon after his mother died. After his parents death's he was once again returned to the slave Hipolita and taught by Don Simon.
Most Notable Accomplishments
Simon Bolivar lead six revolutions. These include the Venezuela, Columbia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Brazilian Revolutions.
Map of Venezuela
Venezuela is where Bolivar was originally from.
Map of Brazil
Brazil was able to declare independence without going to war.