Chapter Characters: The General and His Labyrinth by Joie Lê

José Palacios

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Bolivar's assistant who is by his side in his declining health and his journey to exile in Europe

José María Carreño

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One of Bolivar's entourages, he accompanied him on his travels along the Magdalena River.

When Bolivar passes away, he is tasked with protecting his body for it to be transported to the national mausoleum.

He played a vital role in Venezuelan independence and served briefly as interim president of the republic in 1835.

Lost an arm during the fight for independence.

General Francisco de Paula Santander

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A pivotal part in the Colombian War for Independence alongside Bolívar. Vice President of Grande Columbia and then later the president of the New Republic of New Granada.

Field Marshal Antonio José de Sucre

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Bolivia's first standing president after Bolívar passed the position to him. He was instrumental in securing many countries' independence and was one of Bolívar's closest allies.

General Mariano Montilla

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Quartermaster and military commander of Cartagena de Indias. Friend of Bolivar, arguing for insurrection.

General Fransisco Carmona

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A man about to incite an insurrection in Cartagena, convinced by Bolivar to not.

Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera (may be Joaquin)

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President of Cartagena, Bolivar doesn't really like him but supports him for unity.

He was a prominent figure, serving as president of New Granada and Colombia multiple times, and known for his military career and political influence.

General Daniel Florencio O'Leary

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Member of British Legion, aide-de-camp, friend of Manuela, takes notes on everything.

General Jose de San Martin

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Liberator of Rio de la Plata

Camille

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Wife of the Count of Raigecourt. Bolivar does not like her.

Jose Laurencio Silva

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Pardo, fought in many battles for independence.

General O'Leary

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Fought his entire career in wars for independence, once agreed with Santander

Friar Sebastian de Singuenza

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Renowned doctor for having "cured" smallpox and various other diseases

Jose Tomas Machado

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Gave the General news on changes in government and growing political parties and dynamics

Colonel Miecieslaw Napierski

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Hero of the Battle of Friedland, came to the General with a request from General Poniatowski to join the army of Columbia

Field Marshal Sucre

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Field Marshal is the highest rank in the military (above the Generals)

He was a Venezuelan military leader and statesman, known for his role in the South American wars of independence, serving as Simón Bolívar's chief lieutenant and becoming the first president of Bolivia.

June 4, the General got word of Sucre being ambushed and assassinated by a bullet in the back.

General Jose Maria Obando

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The commander of Pasto (the southern frontier of New Grenada), who assassinated Sucre.

General Rafael Urdaneta

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He chose to go to Mexico to live with his family, who is in exile.

President Joaquín Mosquera

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Renounced his elected office after the coup of September the 5th

General Briceño Méndez

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Received a letter from the General In___ which he described how he did not want to be seen as the leader of a group of rebels