This hero of the Latin American wars of independence died discouraged that his efforts were in vain. Revered today as South America's great liberator, his political principles are the basis for the Bolivarian Movement and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
This hero of the Latin American wars of independence died discouraged that his efforts were in vain. Revered today as South America's great liberator, his political principles are the basis for the Bolivarian Movement and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Venezuela has transformed itself into the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela based on the principles of Simon Bolivar, explained here.
Illustrated resources for El Libertador, revered as South America's greatest hero.
Simon Bolivar was a very dedicated patriot who dreamed of a united Latin America. He was honored with the title "Libertador" for his role in the wars of independence.
Simon Bolivar was one of South America's greatest generals. His victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. He is called El Liberator (The Liberator) and the "George Washington of South America."
Resources for the Study of the Liberator of South America.
