When was José de San Martín born?

José de San Martín was born on 25 February 1778 in Yapeyú.

What positions has José de San Martín held?

Positions held by José de San Martín include: President of Peru (1821–1822); Government of Mendoza (1814–1816); Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army.

Where did José de San Martín study?

José de San Martín was educated at Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid.

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José de San Martín

Argentine general and independence leader (1778–1850)

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José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras, nicknamed "the Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru", was an Argentine general and the primary leader of the southern and central parts of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire who served as the Protector of Peru. Born in Yapeyú, Corrientes, in modern-day Argentina, he left the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata at the early age of seven to study in Málaga, Spain.

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Born: 25 February 1778 wd
Place of birth: Yapeyú wd
Died: 17 August 1850 wd
Place of death: Boulogne-sur-Mer wd
Citizenship: Argentina wd
Occupation: military personnel, politician, soldier wd
Political party: Patriot wd
Education: Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid wd
Spouse: María de los Remedios de Escalada wd

Positions held wd

President of Peru (28 July 1821 – 20 September 1822)
Government of Mendoza (10 August 1814 – 24 September 1816)
Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army

Awards wd

Order of the Sun of Peru
honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos

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When was José de San Martín born?: José de San Martín was born on 25 February 1778 in Yapeyú.
What positions has José de San Martín held?: Positions held by José de San Martín include: President of Peru (1821–1822); Government of Mendoza (1814–1816); Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army.
Where did José de San Martín study?: José de San Martín was educated at Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 15 November 2026

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