Simón Bolívar

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**Simón Bolívar** is a modded alternate leader in Civilization VI, created by Leugi. He leads the Colombian civilization.

## History

Simón José Antonio de la Santísma Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios was born on July 24, 1783 in Caracas, New Granada (now Venezuela). Bolívar was born into a prosperous family who took their money from rich gold and copper mines they owned in Venezuela. Young Bolívar moved to Spain in 1799 after the deaths of his parents. In Spain, he continued his education, begun in Venezuela with tutors, and married María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alaysa in 1802. When the young couple returned to Venezuela to visit in 1803, however, María Teresa sickened and died of yellow fever.

After her death, Bólivar returned to Europe and kept company with Napoleon. Bolívar returned to Venezuela in 1807. When Napoleon named Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain and its colonies, which included Venezuela, Bolívar joined the resistance movement. The resistance group based in Caracas gained independence in 1810, and Bolívar traveled to Britain on a diplomatic mission. The fight for control of Caracas, Venezuela and most of South American continued on back home

Gaining support from Haiti, Bolívar returned to his home continent and became involved in a number of military battles, eventually able to claim several territories. 1821 saw the creation of the Gran Colombia, under Bolívar's leadership. This federation included much of what is now Venezuela, Colombia, Panama and Ecuador. Further maneuvers saw him named Dictator of Peru in 1824, followed by the creation of Bolivia in 1825.

Bolívar had succeeded in uniting much of South America in a federation free from Spanish control, but the government was fragile. Despite his desire to create a union of states similar to that which created the United States of America, Bolívar faced opposition from internal factions throughout the huge Gran Colombia, with there being a push to form single nations. As a temporary measure, Bolívar declared himself dictator in 1828, though in September of the same year he escaped an assassination attempt with aid from his mistress and fellow revolutionary Manuela Sáenz. He resigned this post in 1830 and made plans to sail for exile in Europe. On December 17, 1830, however, Simón Bolívar died in Santa Marta, Colombia, after a battle with what may have been tuberculosis.

## Dawn of Man

The people of South America look up to you, great Libertador Simón Bolivar. For a long time the criollos of these lands have been oppressed by the Spanish Crown; the time has come to lead them to their independence. With the strength of the Libertadores and the might of the Voltigeros you will lead the charge against the colonial power. Gather allies from the local towns and enrich your revolution with their beautiful culture and riches. Because you are the man that can stand against an empire and form the Patria Grande!

## Leader Ability

 File:Libertador.png | Libertador | Unique Great Person that can be attained by playing as Simon Bolivar. Each Libertador has a unique Patriotic Action effect, and a Passive Effect for nearby units that grants them additional movement and allows them to move after attacking.

## Quotes

He who serves a revolution ploughs a sea.