Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar (1783-1830), Venezuelan-born leader of the wars of independence against Spain in northern South America and Peru, and president of Gran Colombia.
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- July 26, 1822 – July 27, 1822San Martín and Bolívar meet in Guayaquil, and San Martín withdraws
In Guayaquil on 26-27 July 1822, sources giving one or both days, José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar disagree on how to govern the patriot cause. San Martín then leaves the war and Bolívar takes charge of Peru's liberation.
- August 6, 1824Bolívar's cavalry defeats the royalists at Junín
On 6 August 1824 Bolívar's patriot cavalry defeats José de Canterac's royalists on the plain of Junín in a short engagement fought with swords and lances. Sources disagree on troop numbers.
- December 9, 1824Sucre wins the Battle of Ayacucho and Spanish rule in Peru collapses
On 9 December 1824 Antonio José de Sucre defeats the royalist army at Ayacucho; Viceroy José de la Serna is wounded and captured, and Canterac signs the capitulation. The viceroyalty is dissolved on 30 December.