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Who was Simón Bolívar?

  • Born in present-day Caracas, Venezuela
  • Key leader in revolutions against Spanish empire
  • Led to the unification of a "Spain-free" federation
  • Known as "El Libertador"
  • Several figures of Latin America named after him

Similarities between

Bolívar and Washington

Citations

  • Both advocated for independence
  • Both remain as significant figures of independence in their respected regions
  • Both considered "fathers of countries"
  • Both had been in the military

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Molano, Walter. "Overview: Bolivar and Washington, Contrasts in Style." EconoMonitor. Economonitor, 25 Mar 2008. Web. 12 Mar 2014. <http://www.economonitor.com/blog/2008/03/overview-bolivar-and-washington-contrasts-in-style/>.

"Simon Bolivar Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television. Web. 10 Mar. 2014.http://<www.biography.com/people/simon-bolivar-241196>

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"BLYTravel Far. Live Well." Simón Bolívar vs. George Washington. Bly Inc., 3 July 2013. Web. 12 Mar. 2014.

Differences:

SIMÓN BOLÍVAR

  • Bolivar was looked at as a dictator rather then a leader and president.
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  • Washington, turned down the offer to be king.
  • Bolivar did not want to look like a hero, rather he wanted to look like a intellectual.

Simon vs. George

Some Fun Facts:

  • Bolivar was a notorious Womanizer
  • Bolivar had fellow revolutionary generals executed.
  • Bolivar came from a wealthy family but died in poverty.
  • Bolivar died of Tuberculosis in 1830 at 47, but never suffered any serious injuries in battle
  • Venezuela had its name changed to the "Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela"

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Military Differences

Winner: Washington

  • Simon Bolivar was a stronger general.
  • Was unable to create his republic.
  • Washington was able to set up his republic and allow it to flourish
  • Bolivar tried to use authority to create stability, but failed.
  • George Washington never won a major battle.
  • Relied on guerilla warfare to wear down the British
  • Eventually won through French intervention.
  • Simon Bolivar had strong military strategy.
  • Skillful use of cavalry and flanking (Battles of Carabobo and Boyaca)
  • Marched his army over the Andes mountains.
  • Received support from the British.
  • Spanish army was not as strong as the British army.

Political Differences

  • Bolivar was commonly seen as a dictator from his authoritative views. He declared himself dictator of Gran Colombia in 1828
  • Washington stood down from commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1783, and allowed the government to develop itself by working closely with intellectuals.
  • Thus Washington is the stronger leader for allowing his country to develop.
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