José de Sucre

José de Sucre was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in South America's struggle for independence from Spanish rule in the early 19th century. He was a close ally of Simón Bolívar and helped lead successful campaigns across the continent. Sucre is best known for his decisive victory at the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, which effectively ended Spanish control in South America. He later served as the first president of Bolivia, a country named in his honor. His leadership and strategic skills make him a celebrated figure in Latin American history.