Simón Bolívar

The story, in brief.

Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios Ponte y Blanco was a Venezuelan military officer and statesman who led what are currently the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, "the Liberator", of America.

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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

1. 1783
   Life

   Born in Caracas

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2. 1813~ age 30
   Role

   President of Venezuela

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3. 1819~ age 36
   Role

   President of Colombia

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4. 1824~ age 41
   Role

   President of Peru

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5. 1825~ age 42
   Role

   president of Bolivia

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6. 1830~ age 47
   Life

   Death

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