Daniel Florence O'Leary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daniel Florence O'Leary
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Native name |
Dónall Fínín Ó Laoghaire
|
| Born | 14 February 1801 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 24 February 1854 (aged 53) Santa Fé de Bogotá, Colombia |
| Allegiance | Venezuelan republicans |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars |
|
Daniel Florence O'Leary (Irish: Dónall Fínín Ó Laoghaire) was an important military general. He was born on February 14, 1801, in Cork, Ireland. He became a trusted helper, called an aide-de-camp, to the famous leader Simón Bolívar. O'Leary played a key role in the fight for South American independence.
Contents
Life of Daniel O'Leary
Early Life and Moving to South America
Daniel O'Leary was born in Cork, Ireland. His father, Jeremiah O'Leary, worked as a butter merchant. In 1817, when Daniel was just 16 years old, he decided to move. He left Ireland and traveled all the way to South America.
Joining the Fight for Freedom
Many Irish people joined the fight for independence in South America. Unlike some others, O'Leary had not fought in the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. These were big wars that happened before he joined Bolívar. Even without that experience, he became a brave soldier. He fought alongside Simón Bolívar in many important battles. These battles helped countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador become free.
Family Life and Later Years
In 1827, O'Leary married Soledad Soublette. She was the younger sister of another general, Carlos Soublette. Daniel and Soledad had nine children together.
After Bolívar died in 1830, O'Leary was given a difficult order. He was told to burn all of Bolívar's personal papers. But O'Leary knew these documents were very important for history. He bravely chose not to burn them. Instead, he spent much of his life organizing them. He also wrote his own detailed memories, called memoirs. These memoirs filled 34 books! They tell the story of his time fighting with Bolívar.
Daniel O'Leary passed away in Bogotá, Colombia, on February 24, 1854. His body was later moved to the National Pantheon of Venezuela. This is a special place where important heroes of Venezuela are buried.
Honoring a Hero: O'Leary's Legacy
In 2010, the government of Venezuela honored O'Leary. They gave a special bust and plaque to the people of Cork, Ireland. A bust is a sculpture of a person's head and shoulders. This gift was unveiled by the Venezuelan Ambassador to Ireland. It helps people remember O'Leary's important role in history. It also shows the friendship between Venezuela and Ireland.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Florencio O'Leary para niños
