Simón Bolívar (Venezuelan revolutionary)

Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in South America's fight for independence from Spanish rule in the early 19th century. Known as "El Libertador," he led campaigns that freed territories including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Bolívar envisioned a united Latin America and worked to establish stable governments across these nations. His efforts were instrumental in ending colonial dominance, shaping the political landscape of the continent, and inspiring future independence movements. Bolívar remains a symbol of liberation and national identity in Latin America.