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Simon Bolivar

Definition

Simon Bolivar was a Venezuelan military leader who played key roles in Latin America's successful struggles for independence from Spain.

Analogy

Consider Simon Bolivar as the Captain America of Latin America - leading the fight for freedom and independence against a powerful empire.

Related terms

Liberation Movements: These are political movements seeking to liberate or free people from perceived oppression or occupation. Simon Bolivar led such movements in Latin America.

Nationalism: This is a political ideology that involves a strong identification of a group of individuals with a nation. Simon Bolivar's actions were driven by nationalism.

Gran Colombia: This was a state that encompassed much of northern South America and part of southern Central America from 1819 to 1831. It was created by Simon Bolivar and included territories of present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, northern Peru, western Guyana and northwest Brazil.