Simon Bolivar - Latin America Liberator
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stinger503
N 42° 09.384 W 078° 43.400
17T E 688090 N 4669650
Monument to the 1st president of Gran Colombia, Bolivia and Peru
Waymark Code: WMEHTH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Team Marretas
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This monument is dedicated to Simon Bolivar a famous leader who led substanial victories against the Spanish in much of northern South America. He helped establish the countries of Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and for a time established Gran Colombia, a supernation which covered much of latin America. He was known as El Libertador.

The monument is a small plaque on a rock with the American and Bolivian flags beside it.
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
Venezuelan War of Independence Bolívar's campaign to liberate New Granada Peruvian War of Independence Bolivian War of Independence


What was the role of this site in revolution?:
Leader and president


When was this memorial placed?: 01/01/1941

Who placed this monument?: Cattaraugus County American Legion

Adress of the monument: Not listed

Link that comprove that role: Not listed

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