Francisco de Miranda

Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) was a Venezuelan revolutionary and military leader who played a crucial role in the early struggle for Latin American independence from Spanish rule. He is often considered a precursor to figures like Simón Bolívar. Miranda fought for the ideals of liberty and democracy and sought to unify South American countries. He traveled extensively, gaining support for independence, but his attempts at revolution were met with mixed success. He is remembered as a key figure in the fight for independence and for his visionary ideas about a united Latin America.