Simón Bolívar

Venezuelan statesman and military officer (1783–1830)
Person human Q8605
Simón Bolívar
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Simón Bolívar

Summary

Simón Bolívar is a human[1]. Born in Caracas[2], he… he was born on July 24, 1783[3]. He passed away in Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino[4]. He died on December 17, 1830[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,507 views/month, #3,956 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Simón Bolívar was born in Caracas[2].
  • Simón Bolívar passed away in Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino[4].
  • Simón Bolívar was born on July 24, 1783[3].
  • Simón Bolívar died on December 17, 1830[5].
  • Simón Bolívar died on 1830[9].
  • Burial took place at Cathedral of Santa Marta[10].
  • Burial took place at Caracas Cathedral[11].
  • Simón Bolívar is buried at National Pantheon[12].
  • Simón Bolívar's father was Juan Vicente Bolívar y Ponte[13].
  • Simón Bolívar's mother was María Concepción Palacios Aguirre Ariztía - Sojo Blanco Herrera[14].
  • Among Simón Bolívar's spouses was María Teresa del Toro y Alayza[15].
  • Simón Bolívar held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • Simón Bolívar held citizenship in Venezuela[17].
  • Simón Bolívar held citizenship in Ecuador[18].
  • Simón Bolívar held citizenship in Bolivia[19].
  • Simón Bolívar held citizenship in Gran Colombia[20].
  • Spanish was Simón Bolívar's native language[21].
  • Simón Bolívar's professions included politician[6].
  • Simón Bolívar worked as a military officer[7].
  • Simón Bolívar held the position of president of Bolivia[22].
  • Simón Bolívar held the position of President of Venezuela[23].
  • Simón Bolívar held the position of President of Peru[24].
  • Simón Bolívar held the position of President of Venezuela[25].
  • Simón Bolívar held the position of president[26].
  • Simón Bolívar held the position of President of Colombia[27].

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Origins and Family

Simón Bolívar was born in Caracas[2]. He was born on July 24, 1783[3]. His father was Juan Vicente Bolívar y Ponte[13]. His mother was María Concepción Palacios Aguirre Ariztía - Sojo Blanco Herrera[14]. Spanish was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include president of Bolivia[22], an elective office[28], in Bolivia[29], founded in 1825[30]; President of Venezuela[23], a public office[31], in Venezuela[32], founded in 1830[33]; President of Peru[24], a public office[34], in Peru[35], founded in 1823[36]; president[26], a position[37]; and President of Colombia[27], a president[38], in Colombia[39], founded in 1819[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[41], a grade of an order[42], in Peru[43]; honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[44], an award[45], in Peru[46]; and liberator of Venezuela[47], a title of honor[48], in Venezuela[49], founded in 1813[50].

Personal Life

Simón Bolívar was married to María Teresa del Toro y Alayza[15]. His religion is recorded as Regular Masonic jurisdictions[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 17, 1830[5] and 1830[9]. Simón Bolívar died in Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino[4]. Recorded cause of death include tuberculosis[52] and typhoid fever[53]. Recorded place of burial include Cathedral of Santa Marta[10], Caracas Cathedral[11], and National Pantheon[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Simón Bolívar include Venezuela[54], a sovereign state[55], founded in 1811[56]; Bolivia[57], a sovereign state[58], in Bolivia[59], founded in 1825[60]; bolívar[61], an obsolete currency[62], in Venezuela[63]; Simón Bolívar International Airport[64]; Simon Bolivar Buckner[65]; Bolivarian Revolution[66]; Bolivarianism[67]; and Bolívar Department[68].

Why It Matters

Simón Bolívar ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,507 views/month, #3,956 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

He has been cited as an influence by Víctor Andrés Belaúnde[71], a diplomat[72], 1883–1966[73], of Peru[74], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[75].

Works attributed to him include Carta de Jamaica[76], a letter[77], in Ecuador[78]; Decree of War to the Death[79], a decree[80], in Venezuela[81]; and Cartagena Manifesto[82], a manifesto[83], in Venezuela[84], founded in 1812[85]. Entities named for him include Venezuela[54], a sovereign state[55], founded in 1811[56]; Bolivia[57], a sovereign state[58], in Bolivia[59], founded in 1825[60]; bolívar[61], an obsolete currency[62], in Venezuela[63]; Simón Bolívar International Airport[64]; Simon Bolivar Buckner[65]; and Bolivarian Revolution[66].

FAQs

Where was Simón Bolívar born?

Simón Bolívar's place of birth was Caracas[2].

Where did Simón Bolívar die?

Simón Bolívar died in Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino[4].

Who were Simón Bolívar's parents?

Simón Bolívar's father was Juan Vicente Bolívar y Ponte[13]. Simón Bolívar's mother was María Concepción Palacios Aguirre Ariztía - Sojo Blanco Herrera[14].

Who was Simón Bolívar married to?

Simón Bolívar's spouses include María Teresa del Toro y Alayza[15].

What did Simón Bolívar do for work?

Simón Bolívar worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Simón Bolívar receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[41], honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[44], and liberator of Venezuela[47].

Who did Simón Bolívar influence?

Simón Bolívar has been cited as an influence by Víctor Andrés Belaúnde[71].

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  1. 5d ago · Muralituy · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Caracas
    Sitelink count → 175
    Wikipedia languages → ['af', 'als', 'am', 'an', 'anp', 'ar', 'arz', 'as', 'ast', 'avk', 'awa', 'ay', '
    Nlb authority id (belarus) → PLRB-ar14318041
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  2. 19d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sancho el sabio foundation id → 6304
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  3. 23d ago · Putnik · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija id → simon-bolivar
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  4. 4w ago · IdeasMagnet · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Maintained by wikiproject → WikiProject Biography, WikiProject Politicians, WikiProject Military biography +6
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  5. 5w ago · Treisijs · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 7w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 7w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Museum-digital id → 39247, 243807
    Position held → president of Bolivia, President of Venezuela, President of Peru +3
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  8. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0214818-Bolivar-Simon-17831830
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  12. 21w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Sytin Military Encyclopedia +8
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  13. 21w ago · Ceaseless Watcher · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1830-12-17T00:00:00Z, +1830-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  14. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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