Failed assassination attempt on Simón Bolívar
- When
- 1828
- Where
- Bogotá
- Episodes
- 1
On 25 September 1828, a group of young liberals attempted to assassinate President Simón Bolívar in Bogotá. The attackers included Santander's secretary. The attempt failed, and Bolívar survived. The event occurred in Bogotá, Colombia.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military officer and statesman who led several South American countries to independence from the Spanish Empire. In 1828, he assumed supreme power in Colombia as the 'president-liberator', abolished the office of vice president, and assigned Santander to a diplomatic posting in Washington, D.C.
The Attack. On 25 September 1828, a group of young liberals attempted to assassinate Bolívar and overthrow his government. The group included Santander's secretary. The attempt failed, and Bolívar escaped.
Aftermath. Following the failed attempt, Bolívar left Bogotá in December 1828.
People involved
- Simón Bolívar · President of Colombia
- Santander · Assigned to a diplomatic posting in Washington, D.C.; his secretary was among the attackers
- Urdaneta · Led the council of ministers left to govern Colombia
Sources
- Simón Bolívar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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