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Simon Bolivar was born in Caracas Venezuela.
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After his parents died he gained all of their inheritance.
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Neither of his parents lived to his tenth birthday. He was then forced to be raised by his uncle.
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Simon Bolivar married Maria Teresa in Spain, then moved back to Venezuela.
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Shortly after marriage Simon's wife died of yellow fever. He then swore not to marry again.
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Simon Bolivar joined the Venezuelan resistance.
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Simon Bolivar fought the British for Caracas, most Venezuelan returned home.
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He wrote the "Letter from Jamaica" to explain his vision of Spanish-America, and was heavily looked down upon by other leaders.
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Simon Bolivar returned home from Jamaica.
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After returning home, Simon Bolivar fought in many military battles and gained more land, and territories.
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Simon Bolivar created Gran Colombia after fighting many battles.
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Simon Bolivar was elected dictator of Peru.
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Simon Bolivar created Bolivia, which is named after him.
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Simon Bolivar had created a nation but the government was not very strong. He then escaped an assassination attempt.
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Simon Bolivar dies at age 47. The cause is mostly unknown, but he is still honored throughout the continent.