simon bolivar july 24, 1783 – dec. 17, 1830 by: chris, ej, kelly, mark
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Simon BolivarJuly 24, 1783 – Dec. 17,
1830By:
Chris, EJ, Kelly, Mark
Origins
Born – Caracas on July 24, 1783
Descendant of Basque family in Venezuela
Parents – Col. Juan Vicente Bolivar y Ponte and Concepcion Palacios Blanco
Marriage
Married Maria Teresa May 26, 1802
She died in January 1803
Early Motives
Became South American soldier and statesman Led revolutions against New Grenada and SpainObtained European educationMilitary and political leader of the rebels
Major Events
Venezuela declared independence in 1811Venezuela defeated in 1814 and Bolivar was exiled1819 – led attack of 2,500 men to defeat SpanishEcuador gained independence with help from Bolivar and Antonio Sucre
Major Events
Finished Jose de San Martin’s revolution in PeruPeru gained independence in 1824Became President of Columbia and Peru (1821-1830)Formed the Hispanic American States LeagueExiled himself to prevent Civil War
The End