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simon jose bolivar was born in july 24 1783 in caracas ,new granada.bolivar was into a prosperous family who took their money from rich gold and copper mines.
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bolivar moved to spain in 1799 after his parents died.in spain he countued his eudcuation. he married maria teresa. in 1802
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when they returned to Venezuela she died of yellow fever. after her death returned to europe and the company going napoleon Finally, Bolívar returned to Venezuela and began a campaign to wrest control
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Bolivar flees to Cartagena, where he writes the Manifesto of Cartagena, New Granada (modern Colombia), calling for the destruction of Spanish forces in Venezuela.
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Unable to obtain aid from the Great Powers, Bolivar finds support in Haiti, whose president, Alexander Sabes Petion, provides needed financing and weapons.
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Battle of Boyaca is fought between Bolivar's army and an equal Spanish army. The Spanish army is beaten handily, 100 men died and 1,600 to 1,800 were taken as prisoners
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The Battle of Boyaca takes place between Bolivar's army and an approximately equal Spanish force defending the approaches to Bogota.
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Bolivar was elected president.
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Bolivar meets with Jose de San Martin in Guayaquil to talk about a strategy to liberate Peru. Bolivar took command of the operation, while San Martin decided to retire and goes into exile in France
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Bolívar declared himself dictator in September of the same year he escaped an assassination attempt with aid from his mistress and fellow revolutionary Manuela Sáenz.
