People
Simón Bolívar
Caracas, Venezuela
Born in Caracas, he led campaigns that helped free several South American countries from Spanish rule. Bolivia is named after him.
Lived: 1783–1830 · Known for: Liberator of South America
Venezuela: leaders, famous people, culture and history
1 place on the atlas covering people. Highlights include Simón Bolívar.
What is on the atlas
- People Simón Bolívar
Who leads Venezuela?
| Acting President | Delcy Rodriguez |
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Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Venezuela’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Venezuela
- Simon Bolivar liberator
- Francisco de Miranda precursor of independence
- Andres Bello scholar and poet
- Romulo Gallegos novelist and president
- Gustavo Dudamel conductor
- Teresa Carreno pianist and composer
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
People in Venezuela
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Venezuela today, a short selection of well-known people from Venezuela, and the 1 place pinned for Venezuela on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Venezuela on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the people page.
Questions about Venezuela
Who is the leader of Venezuela?
As of July 2026: Acting President: Delcy Rodriguez. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Venezuela?
Well-known people connected with Venezuela include Simon Bolivar (liberator), Francisco de Miranda (precursor of independence), Andres Bello (scholar and poet), Romulo Gallegos (novelist and president) and Gustavo Dudamel (conductor).
Which famous people from Venezuela are pinned on the atlas?
People pinned for Venezuela include Simón Bolívar. Open the map to read a short summary of each.
How can I explore Venezuela on the map?
Choose See Venezuela on the map above, or search for Venezuela on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.