Bolívar, Simón

Bolívar, Simón sēmōnˈ bōlēˈvär [key], 1783–1830, South American revolutionary who led independence wars in the present nations of Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Disillusionment and Tribute
• The Liberator
• Early Life and Setbacks
• Bibliography

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