4. Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar, known as ‘El Libertador,’ led the liberation of much of South America from Spanish rule. His military campaigns resulted in the independence of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Bolívar’s vision for a united Latin America influenced the formation of Gran Colombia, a federation of these nations. Despite facing internal challenges, his legacy as a champion of freedom and unity endures. (britannica.com)
