Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolution

     Simon Bolivar was born on July 24, 1783. After his parents died when he was young, his uncle don Carlos Palacios was taking care of him. Simon Bolivar's uncle brought to Spain to continue his education. When he grew up he became general. He accomplished a lot of independence for winning his victories and becoming a "Liberator" which were Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. In 1804 he married Maria Teresa Rodriguez. 

     Bolivar is famous because is was one of the greatest leaders of the Spanish American Independence. He was also famous for his victories. The country Bolivia was named after him because of the influence he brought to South America. He helped General Jose de San Martin to defeat the Latin American Revolution and fight for freedom and independence for South America. In his quest for revolution, he was influenced by the people of South America. On December 17, 1830, he died suffering from tuberculoses.