History of Ecuador (1830–1860) rejected. The pivotal Battle of Guayaquil was fought between September 22–24, 1860. García Moreno's forces, led by General Flores, defeated those of Franco. The Provisional Government of Quito assumed power, ushering in a . History of Ecuador (1830–1860) The history of the Republic of Ecuador from 1830 to 1860 begins with the collapse of the nation of Gran Colombia in 1830, followed by the assassination of Antonio José de Sucre and the death of Simón Bolívar from tuberculosis the same year. Heartbroken at the dissolution of Gran Colombia, Bolívar is quoted to have said shortly before his death, "America is
Bolivar (Paris Métro) Bolivar (Paris Métro) Bolivar is a station on 7bis of the Paris Métro in the 19th arrondissement, on the "Avenue Simon Bolivar". The station was opened on 18 July 1911, six months the opening of a branch of line 7 from Louis Blanc to Pré Saint-Gervais on 18 January 1911. On 3 December 1967 this branch was separated from line 7, becoming "line 7bis". The "Avenue Simon Bolivar" is named after Simón Bolívar (1783–1830), "liberator" of several South American countries. During the World War I, the station, like other deep metro stations was converted into an air raid shelter. During