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early life
simon jose bolivar was born in july 24 1783 in caracas ,new granada.bolivar was into a prosperous family who took their money from rich gold and copper mines. -
gone
bolivar moved to spain in 1799 after his parents died.in spain he countued his eudcuation. he married maria teresa. in 1802 -
the bad return
when they returned to Venezuela she died of yellow fever. after her death returned to europe and the company going napoleon Finally, Bolívar returned to Venezuela and began a campaign to wrest control -
calling for destruction
Bolivar flees to Cartagena, where he writes the Manifesto of Cartagena, New Granada (modern Colombia), calling for the destruction of Spanish forces in Venezuela. -
great powers
Unable to obtain aid from the Great Powers, Bolivar finds support in Haiti, whose president, Alexander Sabes Petion, provides needed financing and weapons. -
battle of boyaca
Battle of Boyaca is fought between Bolivar's army and an equal Spanish army. The Spanish army is beaten handily, 100 men died and 1,600 to 1,800 were taken as prisoners -
the battle
The Battle of Boyaca takes place between Bolivar's army and an approximately equal Spanish force defending the approaches to Bogota. -
president
Bolivar was elected president. -
peru
Bolivar meets with Jose de San Martin in Guayaquil to talk about a strategy to liberate Peru. Bolivar took command of the operation, while San Martin decided to retire and goes into exile in France -
later years
Bolívar declared himself dictator in September of the same year he escaped an assassination attempt with aid from his mistress and fellow revolutionary Manuela Sáenz.