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What is Simon Bolivar’s full name?
Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Ponte y Palacios Blanco.
When and Where was Simon Bolivar born?
He was born in the Spanish Colony of Venezuela in 1783
What country conquered most of South America during the 1800’s?
Spain
What countries were liberated by Simon Bolivar?
Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Panama
Where did Simon Bolivar study? What did he study?
Spain, He studied the principles of the enlightenment
What oath did Simon Bolivar take while he was traveling in Italy?
He vowed never to rest until South America was free from Spanish rule
What was the war that Simon Bolivar used to attack Spain?
He used the Peninsular War (Spain's battle against France) to start the revolution
When did Venezuela declare independence? How long did it take to free Venezuela?
Venezuela declared independence in 1811. It took 9 years to free Venezuela from Spanish rule.
When did Simon Bolivar return from New Granada? What did he bring?
He returned to Venezuela backed by military aid in 1813.
What was Simon Bolivar’s nickname? What does it mean?
Simon Bolivar’s nickname was El Libertador, which means “The Liberator” in English.
What was Simon Bolivar’s biggest victory? When was it?
Simon Bolivar’s biggest victory was the battle of Boyaca in 1819.
What was Gran Colombia? When was it founded?
Gran Colombia was a short-lived republic founded by Simón Bolívar in 1821, encompassing the modern nations of Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, and Ecuador,
When did Simon Bolivar die? What was the cause of death?
Simon Bolivar died of tuberculosis in 1830.
