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Birth of Simon Bolivar
Simon Bolivar was born in Caracas, Venezuela. -
Joined Movement
Simon Bolivar joined the movement that would work towards Venezuela's independence. -
Manifest of Cartagena
Simon Bolivar travels from Curacao to Carthagena, and commisions against Spanish troops. Meanwhile, Bolivar expands his army. -
Battle of Lastoguanes
Simon Bolivar issued his decree of "war to the death" and battle ensued at Lastoguanes. -
Return to Caracas
After waging war at Lastoguanes, Simon Bolivar returns to Caracas to free Venezuela. -
Bolivar Defeated in Venezuela
Venezuela is recaptured by the royalists and Bolivar is defeated. -
Caracas retaken by Spaniards
The city of Caracas is reclaimed by the Spaniards -
Bolivar Conquers Bogota
After establishing an army of approximately 200 men, Bolivar reconquers Bogota. -
Bolivar's move and attempted assassination in Jamaica
An attempt to end Simon Bolivar's life was made in May of 1814 in Jamaica. The assassin mistook Bolivar's secretary for Bolivar himself, and in turn killed the wrong person. -
Bolivar on the Orinoco, joined by Paez
After defeating the royalists in Barcelona, Bolivar named headquarters on the Orinoco and joined Paez. -
Bolivar surrenders power to Congress
Bolivar surrendered his authority to Congress, before reorganizing troops and setting out from Angostura. -
Bolivar presidency
Bolivar is elected president of Gran Colombia. -
Bolivar victory of Bojaca
Bolivar's victory of Bojaca led to the liberation of New Granada. -
Battle of Carabobo and End of War/Independence of Venezuela
Bolivar shattered enemy armies during the Battle of Carabobo, which is considered to be the end of the war in Venezuela. Venezuela is guaranteed independence. -
Battle of Pichincha
Bolivar fights the Battle of Pichincha and claims Ecuador as territory to New Columbia. -
Bolivar defeats Spaniards with help of Peru forces
Bolivar leads Lima military forces to victory over the Spaniards. -
Bolivia named after hero
Bolivia is named after Simon Bolivar. -
Bolivar accepts presidency of Peru.
Bolivar becomes the president of Peru. -
Simon Bolivar death
Simon Bolivar dies by disease.
