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Birth
Simon Bolivar was born in Caracas, New Granada (now Venezuela) on July 24, 1783. He was born into a wealthy family that gained their money form copper and gold mines. Unfortunately his parents died when he was still young. This event is significant because Simon Bolivar would become a prominent general in the freeing of South America from Spain. Source: "Simon Bolivar" Bio.com -
Declared a Provisional Independence
Simon Bolivar was an important person in the movement of declaring independence form from Spain. He joined the people of Caracas in the movement on April 19, 1810. He also asked the British government for support. This event is significant because its the start of the independence movement against Spain. And Bolivar was a key person in the success of South America's future independence. Source: " Biography of Simon Bolivar -
Invasion of Venezuela
Bolivar invaded his home country of Venezuela on May 14, 1813. The Venezuelan Second Republic was formed. He was forced to flee to Jamaica after civil war broke out. While in Jamaica he envisioned the future of South America in written words. This event is significant because it was the start of Bolivar's liberation of South America. He started to get support from his own people. Source: " Simon Bolivar" Bio.com -
Crossing the Andes
On August 7, 1819 Simon Bolivar and his army defeated the Spanish general Jose Maria Barreiro near the Boyacá River. Even though he crossed the Andes, Bolivar was still able to recruit new solders and win a battle. About 2,000 men died through the Andes. This event is significant because it proves how brave a general Bolivar was. Source: "Biography of Simon Bolivar" -
Battle of Carabobo
The remaining Spanish forces in New Granada and Venezuela were defeated. On June 24, 1821 Bolivar won the Battle of Carabobo in Venezuela against the royalist forces. After the battle he declares the birth of Gran Columbia. This event is significant because the northern part of South Americas was freed from the Spanish. Source: "Biography of Simon Bolivar" -
Death
Simon Bolivar died at the age of 40 at Santa Marta, Columbia on December 17,1830. This happen after he resigned from dictatorship. The cause may have been tuberculosis. This event is significant because he became well known throughout South America and the world. Source: "Simon Bolivar" Bio.com
