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His family
In 1778 he was the son of 2 spaniards. After his education he served in the spanish army. He fought 7 wars around the world in the 19th century. -
birth
He was born in the town Yapeyú on February 25, 1778. His father was educated at the military academy. In midrand and Jose went to fight with the Spanish army against Portugal. 1808 -
His big chance
In 1808 José de San Martín had a big chance napoleon's came too spain and it was his time too lead the army. So he did lead all the soldiers too victory. After that he was a important person. -
He was a national hero
In 1809 he was claimed too be a national hero of argentina by the federals. He was made to be a national hero after his death and when he was alive. He was mostly in Argentina as well as in Santiago and Lima. -
A battle
José de San Martín was a military leader. He helped lead the revolutions against Spanish rule in Argentina. After that they won the battle in 1812 -
When he led his army
In 1817 José de San Martín led his army and all of his prisoners from chile too the Andes. And while they were doing this they surprised the Spanish Army in chile. Then he was offered a dictatorship but then he declined. -
Death
He died on 17 August 1850 in his house. He was buried in the crypt of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Boulogne. He died from old age.
