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José de San Martín
Yapeyú, Corrientes, Argentina
Archival Overview
Liberated three South American nations and chose voluntary self-exile after the Guayaquil Conference to avoid fratricidal civil war among the liberators.
Biographical Record
José Francisco de San Martín was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern and central parts of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. Renowned as 'El Libertador' of Argentina, Chile, and Peru, his legendary Crossing of the Andes in 1817 is celebrated among the greatest military feats in world history.
Liberated three South American nations and chose voluntary self-exile after the Guayaquil Conference to avoid fratricidal civil war among the liberators.
Key Life Milestones
Victory at the Battle of Chacabuco
Achieved decisive victory over Spanish royalist forces immediately after leading the Army of the Andes over the mountain range.
Declaration of Independence of Peru
Entered Lima in triumph and proclaimed Peru's independence, subsequently serving as Protector of Peru.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialBoulogne-sur-Mer, France