Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar led Latin American colonies to independence from Spain, creating several now-sovereign countries.
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Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a crucial role in Latin America's struggle for independence from Spain in the early 19th century. His incredible leadership and strategic prowess saw him liberate various territories, eventually leading to the formation of Great Colombia, uniting modern Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
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Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan military and political leader, was born on July 24, 1783 and died on December 17, 1830 at the age of 47. He is best known for leading several independence campaigns, unifying several of the Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas and becoming one of the most prominent political and military heroes in South America.