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Born to an aristocratic family in Argentina
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Traveled to Madrid Spain for his education.
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fights for spanish agensed Nopolin.
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May Revolution: much of Argentina declares its independence from Spain.
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Secured IndependenceChile
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jose de San Martin returns to Argentina to fight for Independence.
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Led his first engagement against the Royalists at the Battle of San Lorenzo
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He began organizing a substantial army to oppose the Royalists in Peru.
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Difficulty of the terrain, convinces San Martin to attack Peru by way of Chili.
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He crossed the Andes into Chile to meet with his Chilean ally, Bernardo O'Higgins.
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Led the Patriots to victory at the Battle of Chacabuco
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Gained control of Lima, capital of Peru
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Met with Bolivar regarding the future of Peru. Resigned his command as a result.
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Dies in France.