Jose de San Martin
Miles Polley Chandler Pollock Blake Guilluame Hayden Norris
Background
Born in Yapeyú, Argentina
Jose's Parents:
- Gregoria Mattoras
- Juan de San Martin- former soldier and administrator of Yapeyú
Early life and Education
- 7 years old moved to Spain
- Stayed there until 1812, when he moved back to Argentina
- Educated in the Seminary of Nobles, located in Madrid
Army
- Fought against French in the Peninsular War
1812 sought to serve in Argentinian army.
Work Cited
Chicago Citations
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