Monday, October 15, 2007

Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolution

Simon Bolivar was born on July 24, 1783. He was born in Caracas. Simon organised and led military forces. He led the South American military to defeat the Spanish. Simon Bolivars actions caused the independence of Columbia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Simon was a very stronge man. He didnt let the death of his wife stop him or slow him down. Bolivars wife died from yellow fever. After this event Bolivar returned to Europe. When he got there he studied the philosophies of John Locke, Rousseau, and Voltaire.
As you may have noticed there is a country named after Simon Bolivar. That country is Bolivia. It is named after him because he help this country gain there inpendence. After studing John Locke, Rousseau, and Voltaire he desided to start the Latin Revolution. And that is why Simon Bolivar is so famous.

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