See How Historical Figures Look Like With These Amazing Wax Figures

Published on 11/19/2021
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Simón Bolívar

Simon Bolivar was a Venezuelan military officer who played a key role in the country’s revolt against the Spanish empire. He was born into an affluent family and traveled to study in Spain, where he joined the resistance. Following France’s invasion of Spain, he was dubbed “El Libertador,” or “The Liberator.” Tuberculosis was the cause of his death.

Simón Bolívar

Simón Bolívar

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What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

When they remarked that appearances can be deceiving, they were correct. This may appear to be a real photograph, but it is merely a replica! A forensic imaging team worked for a year with the support of the Venezuelan government, going through historical documents. They were able to create this incredible portrait of Simon Bolivar!

What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

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