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Title You're Dead to Me: Simón Bolívar Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet BBC Radio 4 Media type Web Duration/Length/Size 56 minutes Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 9/02/24 Description In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Francisco Eissa-Barroso and comedian Katie Green to learn all about the complicated life and legacy of nineteenth-century South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar. Bolívar 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 Bolívar’s 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. Producer/Author Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Gregg Jenner URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001w6lt Persons Francisco Eissa Barroso