For 10 points—name this independence leader, known as "The Liberator."
After losing the gains of the 1810 revolution, he returned and set up a base at Angostura from which he won victories at Carabobo and Boyar. A rival of Francisco Santander, he formed the Republic of Greater Columbia, of which he became the first president. He retired from politics after Peru seceded in protest of his autocratic rule. For 10 points—name this independence leader, known as "The Liberator."
After losing the gains of the 1810 revolution, he returned and set up a base at Angostura from which he won victories at Carabobo and Boyar.
Simón {Bolívar}