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Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Francisco Eissa-Barroso and comedian Katie Green to learn all about the complicated life and legacy of 19th-Century South American revolutionary leader Sim\\xf3n Bol\\xedvar. Bol\\xedvar liberated six modern countries from Spanish colonial rule, but also had himself appointed president for life, and argued that popular elections had led to the failure of earlier revolutions. Taking in Bol\\xedvar\\u2019s political philosophy, scandalous personal relationships, and constant military struggles to liberate and unify South America, this episode explores the life, times, and legend of this complex man.

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Hosted by: Greg Jenner\\nResearch by: Roxy Moore\\nWritten by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner\\nProduced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner\\nAudio Producer: Steve Hankey\\nProduction Coordinator: Caitlin Hobbs\\nSenior Producer: Emma Nagouse