Everything about Libertadores totally explained
Libertadores (
Spanish and
Portuguese for "Liberators") refers to the leaders of the
revolutions which gained the nations of Latin America independence from
Spain and
Portugal.
They were largely bourgeois
criollos (local-born people of European ancestry, typically with Spanish or Portuguese ancestors) influenced by
liberalism and, in most cases, with military training in the metropolis.
The most prominent
Libertadores were
Simón Bolívar and
José de San Martín, who had a famous meeting in
Guayaquil in 1822. They played a crucial part in the liberation and independence of most South American countries; Bolivar acting in the north and San Martín in the southern part of the continent.
Other prominent
Libertadores include
José Gervasio Artigas (
Uruguay),
Bernardo O'Higgins (
Chile),
José Miguel Carrera (
Chile),
Manuel Belgrano (Argentina) and
Antonio José de Sucre (
Venezuela),
Joaquin Olmedo (
Ecuador), who played an important role in a more local fashion.
Some
caudillos might be also referenced as
libertadores in a different context such as
Francisco de Miranda (precursor to Bolivar),
Manuel Rodríguez (
Chile), and independence supporters and idealists such as
José Bonifácio (
Brazil),
Eugenio Espejo, (Ecuador),
Juan Pablo Duarte (
Dominican Republic), and
José Martí (
Cuba).
Aftermath
The flags of
Venezuela,
Colombia and
Ecuador follow Francisco de Miranda's design of 1806. Also,
Bolivia was named after Bolivar, who in turn was president of Colombia, Bolivia and twice of Venezuela. San Martín, who fought in Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador, liberated Chile, proclaimed the independence of Peru, and was also president
protector of Peru.
Liberators' names were used all over South America to name anything from towns and places to institutions and sports clubs. Also, the most prestigious inter-national club football competition in South America is named the
Copa Libertadores in their honour.
List of Libertadores
Further Information
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