Biography
Bolívar led campaigns from Venezuela through New Granada, Quito, and Peru. The victory at Ayacucho in 1824 ended Spanish military power in South America. He died in 1830 as the new republics split apart.
South America · 1801–1899
SB
Primary revolution
Simón Bolívar
Spanish American Wars of Independence
The Liberator whose campaigns broke Spanish rule across northern and Andean South America.
Life
1783–1830
1783–1830
Place
Caracas, Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
Years
1810–1824
1810–1824
Map
10.4806, -66.9036
10.4806, -66.9036
Revolution
Theme. Independence · Republicanism
Key figures. Antonio José de Sucre, José de San Martín
Outcome. Independent republics replaced Spanish viceregal rule.
Casualties. The independence wars were devastating for civilians as well as armies.
Influence. National founder for several South American states.