Antonio Ricaurte

Antonio Ricaurte (June 10, 1786 in Villa de Leyva, Colombia – March 25, 1814 in San Mateo, Venezuela) was a patriot of the Independence of Colombia and Venezuela and captain of Bolívar's army. He is remembered as the martyr of the Battle of San Mateo, where, in a heroic action, he blasted an enemy stronghold by immolating himself.