Simón Bolívar
Simon Bolivar was a military captain who was instrumental in the triumph of the Venezuelan Revolution against the Spanish Empire. He was born into a wealthy family and traveled to Spain to study, eventually joining the resistance there. After France invaded Spain, he was dubbed “El Libertador,” which means “The Liberator,” and he died of tuberculosis.
What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like
When they said that appearances can be deceiving, they were completely true. You could think this is a real photograph, however, it is only a reproduction! With the help of the Venezuelan government, a team of forensic imaging professionals examined historical documents for nearly a year. They were able to make such a fantastic depiction of Simon Bolivar!