Simon Bolivar was the great liberator of many South American countries from the clutch of Spain. He freed Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia by 1824 and there was no Spanish rule left in South America. Whole South America fondly remembers and honours him as 'The George Washington of South America'.

    Simon Bolivar was born in 1783 in Venezuela. His parents had come from Spain and had settled in Venezuela. He was born in a rich family but both of his parents died when Simon was a boy. He was taught by tutors at home. Simon read many books about freedom. He smelt the essence of freedom and resolved to get back the freedom of Venezuela. Bolivar went to Spain at the age of sixteen and studied law. Bolivar came back to Venezuela via United States.

    In United States, Bolivar had seen the brave fight of George Washington for independence. Bolivar now became more determined for the freedom of his country, Venezuela. Thus visit to United States and reading of books of freedom inspired Simon Bolivar to work for liberation of his motherland.