| Full Name |
José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras |
| Date of Birth |
25 February 1778 |
| Place of Birth |
Yapeyú, Corrientes, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata (present-day Argentina) |
| Date of Death |
17 August 1850 |
| Place of Death |
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Spanish (early life), Argentine, Peruvian, Chilean |
| Education |
Military training in Spain (Real Seminario de Nobles in Madrid, studied military science and tactics) |
| Profession |
Military officer, statesman |
| Years of Activity |
Late 18th century - mid-19th century |
| Brief Information |
José de San Martín was an Argentine general and statesman who played a pivotal role in the Spanish American wars of independence. He led military campaigns that liberated Argentina, Chile, and Peru from Spanish colonial rule. His strategic genius and leadership were crucial in achieving independence for several South American nations. |