1. Simon Bolivar July 24, 1783 – Dec. 17, 1830 By: Chris, EJ, Kelly, Mark

2. Origins Born – Caracas on July 24, 1783 Descendant of Basque family in Venezuela Parents – Col. Juan Vicente Bolivar y Ponte and Concepcion Palacios Blanco

3. Marriage Married Maria Teresa May 26, 1802 She died in January 1803

4. Early Motives Became South American soldier and statesman Led revolutions against New Grenada and Spain Obtained European education Military and political leader of the rebels

5. Major Events Venezuela declared independence in 1811 Venezuela defeated in 1814 and Bolivar was exiled 1819 – led attack of 2,500 men to defeat Spanish Ecuador gained independence with help from Bolivar and Antonio Sucre

6. Major Events Finished Jose de San Martin’s revolution in Peru Peru gained independence in 1824 Became President of Columbia and Peru (1821- 1830) Formed the Hispanic American States League Exiled himself to prevent Civil War

7. The End