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Simon Bolivar was born
Simon Bolivar, born July 24 1783 in Caracas, Venezuela. Bolivar was a soldier and statesman who led his army to fight the Spanish rules. Simon Bolivar died December 17, 1830 at 47 near Santa Marta Columbia. -
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Bolivar's childhood
Simon Bolivar had a hard childhood having his father died when he was three and his mother dying 6 years later. His uncle then took him in and provided him with tutors of education. At the age of 16 he went to Europe to finish his education. -
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The Latin American Independence
The Latin American independence was launched from France. Napoleon failed to get support from the Spanish colonies. April 19, 1810 Bolivar participate in a meeting including the one when the spanish governor was expelled from his powers and kicked out of Venezuela. -
Bolivar's first speech
While Venezuela was in ferment,the congress met in Caracas to draft a constitution. Bolivar did not delegate and ended up throwing himself in the debate which led him to giving his first public speech of his career. He stated “Let us lay the cornerstone of American freedom without fear. To hesitate is to perish.” -
Simon joining an army
Bolivar joined the army of young republic whose chief was Miranda. Simon was placed in charge of Puerto Cabello on the west side of the Caribbean Sea. Miranda and Bolivar never really got along but Miranda started looking at negotiations with the Spanish army. Bolivar turned him over to their side which led the entire country at mercy with Spain. -
Bolivar marking the beginning campaign
Bolivar marked the beginning of the Admirable campaign which resulted in the Venezuelan Second Republic. He was hailed EI Liberator before civil war erupted which led him to writing his famous letter “Letter From Jamaica”. He was then a nation's chief, gaining support from Haiti. -
Bolivar setting up headquarters
Simon set up headquarters in the Orinoco RIver region, which had not been claimed by war so the spanish could easily catch him. He put in several 1000 soldiers that were mainly british and Irish. Bolivar established his capital which was Angostura. There was newspapers being published and a liaison liaison established. -
Bolivar accomplishing his plan
Bolivar accomplished his master plan of attacking Viceroyalty of New Granada, this attack was one of the most daring in Military history. The small army, about 2,500 men went through waters, lakes, and plains, they went around the Andes Mountains instead of going through. Since they went through the icy cold winds in that height many men died. -
Bolivar's loss
Bolivar losses to the Viceroyalty army due to how small his was. The army of royalist surrendered to Bolivar, three days later he went through Bogota. This was a huge turning point for South America. -
Bolivar's easy win
The the revolution of Spain forced the Spanish king to recognize the ideal liberalism, and action that discouraged the Spanish forces in South America. In November the Spanish signed a treaty ending hostile for six month periods. When fighting resumed Bolivar found it easy, he opened the gates of Carcass and finally his homeland was free. -
Simon Bolivar's death
Simon Bolivar died in the house of Spaniard. Bolivar died because of tuberculous. Bolivar had done a lot for his country and was a true soldier and a leader. Simon Bolivar also known as The liberator is a true hero for the Latin American region and many more.
