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Simon Bolivar was born
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Bolivar was sent to Spain to complete his education
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Married 1802 to Maria Teresa but she died few months in Venezuela
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1810, Venezuelan creoles form a delegation (led by Bolivar) to seek support for Independence
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Simon Bolivar seeks out Miranda in London
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Claimed Liberator and Dictator
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Returned triumphant to Caracas
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Spanish forces and the lancers of Boves defeated Bolivar's rebel forces
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Bolivar and forces defeat Spanish on the plains near Bogota at Boyaca
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Defeated Spanish forces at battle of Carabobo