Bolivar and the Death of His Wife

Simon bolivar and maria theresa deltoro were married in spain in may 18 o two. They took up residence in one of bolivar's hociendas and settled into what they thought was going to be a long and happy life as landed gentry. But five months after their arrival, young maria contracted yellow fever; she died just five months later. By his own admission, belevart was mad with grief, and he swore that he would never remarry,. which was a promise that he kept for the rest of his life. Next week, we will follow belivar as he tracks through spain, france and italy, recovering