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Jose de San Martin

Jose Francisco de San Martin Matorras, also known as Jose de San Martin , was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain.

Born on February 25, 1778 in Yapeyu, he left his mother country at an early age and studied in Madrid, Spain where he met and befriended Chilean Bernardo O'Higgins.

In 1808, after joining the Spanish forces to fight against the French, and participating in several battles such as the Battle of Bailen and Battle of Albuera, San Martin started making contact with South American supporters ...

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