The Peruvians so call Simon Bolivar, who established the independence of Peru. (1785–1831.) Daniel OʹConnell was so called, because he tried to sever Ireland from England. (1775–1847.)
Liberator of the world. So Dr. Franklin has been called. (1706–1790.)
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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.
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