Within his sphere of influence...
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Within his sphere of influence, Simon Bolivar is far more honored than any figure in North American history. Known as the Liberator, he initiated the revolution against Spain, which gave five South American nations birth. He commanded the armies that won their freedom. He formulated the principles upon which the republics were founded, formed their governments and wrote their constitutions.
Bolivar was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1783, and spent his youth as a rich playboy. However, when his young wife died of yellow fever, he, at the age of 23, turned to serious matters and vowed to set Venezuela free. His first efforts were defeated by the Spanish. But soon after, by using guerrilla warfare tactics against much larger forces, he was successful in bringing freedom to Columbia. With his army growing, he invaded Venezuela again and this time was successful in conquering the Spanish forces. For 14 more years, fierce battles raged between Bolivar and the Spanish forces. At one point, he crossed the South American continent with a small army and crossed the Andes. By the time his revolution was over, after fighting nearly 500 battles, he had liberated Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. (Chile had already been freed by Jose de San Martin.)
However, even more significant is the deliverance from demons and disease wrought by Jesus Christ.
Bolivar was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1783, and spent his youth as a rich playboy. However, when his young wife died of yellow fever, he, at the age of 23, turned to serious matters and vowed to set Venezuela free. His first efforts were defeated by the Spanish. But soon after, by using guerrilla warfare tactics against much larger forces, he was successful in bringing freedom to Columbia. With his army growing, he invaded Venezuela again and this time was successful in conquering the Spanish forces. For 14 more years, fierce battles raged between Bolivar and the Spanish forces. At one point, he crossed the South American continent with a small army and crossed the Andes. By the time his revolution was over, after fighting nearly 500 battles, he had liberated Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. (Chile had already been freed by Jose de San Martin.)
However, even more significant is the deliverance from demons and disease wrought by Jesus Christ.
