Spain of Venezuela, which was one nation that formed the short-lived republic of which this man served as president.
Identical busts of this man can be found in cities in West Virginia, Missouri, and Louisiana, all of which share this man's name. This man issued a proclamation granting liberty to murder any civilians supporting a certain European country in his "Decree of War to the Death." This man's victory at the Battle of Carabobo led to the independence from (*) Spain of Venezuela, which was one nation that formed the short-lived republic of which this man served as president. For 10 points, name this leader of Gran Colombia known in South America as the Liberator.
Identical busts of this man can be found in cities in West Virginia, Missouri, and Louisiana, all of which share this man's name.
Simón {Bolívar}