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Simón Bolivar was one of the most important leaders of Spanish America's successful struggle for independence. He was born on July 24, 1783. Following the triumph over the Spanish Monarchy, Bolívar participated in the foundation of Gran Colombia, a nation formed from the liberated Spanish colonies. He was President of Gran Colombia from 1821 to 1830. Bolívar is remembered for contributing to the independence of the present-day countries of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Bolivia and is often referred to as a hero. Bolívar resigned his presidency on April 27, 1830. He intended to leave the country for exile in Europe. He had already sent several crates of his belongings ahead of him to Europe. He died before setting sail, after a painful battle with tubriculosis on December 17, 1830 in Santa Marta.
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