simon bolivar

By jheath23

  • birth

    Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) was born in Caracas, Venezuela. His parents died when he was a child and he inherited a fortune. As a young man, he traveled in Europe.

  • the move

    Simon bolivar was moved to spain after the deaths of his parents in 1799. While he lived in spain he continued his education with tutors.

  • death of wife

    When the young couple returned in 1803 simon's wife died because of a sickness called yellow fever. After his wife's death simon returned to Europe.

  • moving back

    Bolivar went back to his hometown at the time of 1807. When napoleon named joseph bonaparte the king of spain and its colonies, which included venezuela then bolivar joined.

  • joined a group

    Simon joined the group of patriots that seized Caracas in Venezuela and proclaimed independence from Spain. He went to Great Britain in search of aid, but could get only a promise of British neutrality.

  • became president

    After a meeting in 1822 with a great liberator, Simon Bolivar became was elected president of Peru.

  • the change

    Upper Peru became its own state, named Bolivia in Simon Bolivar's honor.