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February 25 1778 was the day Jose de San Martin was born. He was born in Yapeyu, Argentina. His father’s name was Juan de San Martin and his mother’s name was Gregoria Matorras del Ser.
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When Jose was six years old he went to Spain and got an education the from 1785 to 1789. He got an education at Seminary of Nobles in Madrid. 15 years later he was made captain of the Spanish Monarch
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He entered the Royal Academy when he was a cadet. He was only 7 years old. He was educated by sons of the nobility of Spain.
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In 1791, when he was just 13, Jose joined the army. If he were to be alive now, he would not be able to join. He joined the Spanish army.
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In 1808, he became a Sevilla Junta. A Sevilla Junta is someone who conducts a war. He was then promoted to lieutenant colonel during the Battle of Bailén.
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Jose, along with Simon Bolivar, were the two hispanic figures. Simon was a liberator and was a hero throughout his whole life. Jose was a statesman and Argentine soldier who was also a hero throughout his life. They led the revolution in 1812
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In 1812, he went to Argentina to lead the revolution against Spanish rule. In 1818, he helped to lead the revolution again. He helped people of Chile to gain independence. Jose, yet again, helped lead the revolution in Peru, 1821. He was a national hero.
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He got married in 1812, until 1823. He was married to Maria de los Remedios de Escalada. She died in November 20, 1823
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Jose was titled Protector del Peru, Protector of Peru. He was titled this in 1821. He was 43 when given this title.
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He died August 17, 1850. It was at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. He died of natural causes, when he was 72.
