WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -José de San Martín, (born February 25, 1778, Yapeyú, viceroyalty of Río de la Plata [now in Argentina]-died August 17, 1850, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France), Argentine soldier, statesman, and national hero who helped lead the revolutions against Spanish rule in Argentina (1812), Chile (1818), and Peru (1821).

Detailed explanation-2: -Soldier and statesman General José de San Martín (1778-1850) played a major role in winning independence from Spain and bringing freedom to his native Argentina in 1812. He also won independence for Chile (1818) and Peru (1821).

Detailed explanation-3: -Following Napoleons invasion of Spain in 1811, San Martin returned to Argentina-where he had not been since the age of seven – intent on joining the Independence movement there. San Martin took a prominent part in organizing Argentine troops and soon became military governor of the north Spanish troops in Upper Peru.

Detailed explanation-4: -José de San Martín was one of the prime leaders of Latin America’s successful struggle for freedom from the Spanish Empire, commanding crucial military campaigns that led to independence for Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

Detailed explanation-5: -Distinguishing himself with the army in Spain, San Martin returned to his continent of birth in 1812 intent on helping the revolutionary governments there. San Martin did just that, securing Argentinian independence and liberating Chile and Peru from Spanish rule in part through a daring march across the Andes.