• Simon Bolivar--- Nicknamed as ‘El Liberator', Simon Bolivar is also known as Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios and was born on July 24, 1783 in Caracas, Venezuela. Simon Bolivar belonged to an aristocratic family with their roots in the Basque Country settled during the 16 th century. Evidences suggest that his father was the descendant of King Fernando III of Castile and Count Amedeo IV of Savoy. His early life was believed to be spent in great comfort thanks to the great wealth shared by his family. Due to his significant political, social and economic contributions, on August 6, 1825, the Republic of Bolivia was created by the Congress of Upper Peru. His visionary thoughts have been widely admired world over and have made him a political legacy of South America. He died on 17 th December 1830 in Santa Marta, Columbia.
• José Antonio Páez--- Born in June 13th 1790, he was the General in Chief of the army during the Venezuelan War of Independence, and later became the President of Venezuela of independent Gran Colombia. It was his meeting with Simon Bolivar that turned the course of his life and inspired him to take active part in the ongoing struggle for freedom. During his lifetime, he fought many battles. However, his winning stride received best appreciation during the ‘Battle of Las Queseras del Medio' for his unique military craftsmanship.
Thus, these popular national heroes of Venezuela have played an important role in redefining the lives of Venezuelans and in guiding them to a glorious victory of independence from the clutches of foreign rule.
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