José de San Martín was an Argentine general who played a key role in the independence movements in Argentina, Chile, and Peru in the early 19th century. After studying military career in Spain, he returned to Buenos Aires and created the Horse Grenadiers Regiment. In 1816, he helped Argentina achieve independence by winning the Battle of San Lorenzo. He then led Argentine and Chilean forces to free Chile by winning the Battle of Maipú in 1818. In 1821, San Martín liberated Peru from Spanish rule. He is considered a national hero in Argentina and the countries he helped free.
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1. Our hero is José de San
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Members:
•Nicolas Bai.
•Joquin Sola.
•Juan Mouremble.
2. Some information about him
• José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras was an Argentine general.
• He was born in Yapeyú, Corrientes, on the 25 February 1778.
• In 1783 his family decided to moved to Spain.
• José had five brothers. He was the little brother.
• He studied the military career in Spain.
• He has married with Maria de los Remedios de Escalada, they had a
daughter called Mercedes Tomasa San Martín y Escalada.
• José de San Martín died on 17 August 1850, in his house at Boulogne-sur-
Mer France.
4. What did as military?
At the age of 34, having has reached the rank of liutenant colonel, he decided
to return to Buenos Aires. There he created the Horse Grenadiers Regiment
and which triumphed in the battle of San Lorenzo.Then in 1816 he achived the
independence of Argentina, later in 1818 he won the battle of Maipu and that
frees Chile. Finally in 1821 the General José de San Martín achieved the
independence of Perú.
To worsen the health of his wife he decided to return to Buenos Aires but
when he arrived, his wife had already died. After that he moved to France with
her daughter where he eventually dies.
6. We considered him a heroe, because he had liberated argentina, and we are what we
are thanks to their bravery. José had showed that one person can make big changes for
the future of others. Actually we celebrated the day on his honor, he have dedicated a
song, many sights, even here, in Nueve de Julio, is an avenue carrying his name.