Famous Historical Figures Look Completely Different Than You Think

Published on 03/28/2022
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Simón Bolívar

Simon Bolivar was a Venezuelan military colonel who was a significant figure in the anti-Spanish revolt. He was born into a wealthy family and attended school in Spain. He joined the resistance throughout his time in Europe. When France invaded Spain, he was dubbed “El Libertador” and died of sickness.

Simón Bolívar

Simón Bolívar

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What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

They weren’t lying when they claimed that appearances can be deceiving. This photograph may look to be authentic, however, it is only a facsimile. For a year, the forensic imaging team searched through historical documents with the help of the Venezuelan government. That’s how they came up with it!

What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

What Simón Bolívar Really Looked Like

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