José de San Martín

Argentine general and independence leader (1778–1850)
Person human Q134160
José de San Martín
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José de San Martín

Summary

José de San Martín is a human[1]. He was born in Yapeyú[2]. He was born on February 25, 1778[3]. He died in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4]. He died on August 17, 1850[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,714 views/month, #6,583 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • José de San Martín's place of birth was Yapeyú[2].
  • José de San Martín passed away in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4].
  • José de San Martín was born on February 25, 1778[3].
  • José de San Martín died on August 17, 1850[5].
  • José de San Martín is buried at Buenos Aires Cathedral[10].
  • José de San Martín's father was Juan D' San Martin y Gómez[11].
  • José de San Martín's mother was Gregoria Matorras[12].
  • José de San Martín's mother was Rosa Guarú[13].
  • Among José de San Martín's spouses was María de los Remedios de Escalada[14].
  • A child of José de San Martín was Mercedes Tomasa San Martín y Escalada[15].
  • José de San Martín held citizenship in Argentina[16].
  • José de San Martín worked as a military personnel[6].
  • José de San Martín worked as a politician[7].
  • José de San Martín worked as a soldier[8].
  • José de San Martín's field of work was military affairs[17].
  • José de San Martín's field of work was politics[18].
  • José de San Martín held the position of President of Peru[19].
  • José de San Martín held the position of Government of Mendoza[20].
  • José de San Martín held the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army[21].
  • José de San Martín was educated at Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid[22].
  • José de San Martín received the Order of the Sun of Peru[23].
  • José de San Martín received the honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[24].
  • José de San Martín is recorded as male[25].
  • José de San Martín's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • José de San Martín was affiliated with the Patriot[27].

Body

Origins and Family

José de San Martín's place of birth was Yapeyú[2]. He was born on February 25, 1778[3]. His father was Juan D' San Martin y Gómez[11]. Mothers listed include Gregoria Matorras[12], an activist[28], 1738–1813[29], of Spain[30] and Rosa Guarú[13].

Education

José de San Martín was educated at Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], and soldier[8]. Fields of work include military affairs[17], a concept[31] and politics[18], an academic discipline[32]. Positions held include President of Peru[19], a public office[33], in Peru[34], founded in 1823[35]; Government of Mendoza[20], a position[36], in Argentina[37]; and Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army[21], a position[38], in Chile[39], founded in 1813[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sun of Peru[23], a state order[41], in Peru[42], founded in 1821[43] and honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[24], an award[44], in Peru[45].

Personal Life

Among José de San Martín's spouses was María de los Remedios de Escalada[14]. A child of him was Mercedes Tomasa San Martín y Escalada[15]. He was affiliated with the Patriot[27].

Death and Burial

José de San Martín died on August 17, 1850[5]. He passed away in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4]. Burial took place at Buenos Aires Cathedral[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for José de San Martín include O'Higgins/San Martín Lake[46], a lake[47], in Argentina[48]; Order of the Liberator General San Martín[49], an order[50], in Argentina[51], founded in 1943[52]; Plaza San Martín[53], a square[54], in Argentina[55]; Libertador General José de San Martín Airport[56], an airport[57], in Argentina[58]; Libertador General San Martín Bridge[59], an international bridge[60], in Argentina[61], founded in 1972[62]; San Martin Department[63], a department of Peru[64], in Peru[65]; San Martín Base[66], a human settlement[67], in Argentina[68]; and San Martín Province[69].

Why It Matters

José de San Martín ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,714 views/month, #6,583 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include O'Higgins/San Martín Lake[46], a lake[47], in Argentina[48]; Order of the Liberator General San Martín[49], an order[50], in Argentina[51], founded in 1943[52]; Plaza San Martín[53], a square[54], in Argentina[55]; Libertador General José de San Martín Airport[56], an airport[57], in Argentina[58]; Libertador General San Martín Bridge[59], an international bridge[60], in Argentina[61], founded in 1972[62]; and San Martin Department[63], a department of Peru[64], in Peru[65].

FAQs

Where was José de San Martín born?

José de San Martín's place of birth was Yapeyú[2].

Where did José de San Martín die?

José de San Martín died in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4].

Who were José de San Martín's parents?

José de San Martín's father was Juan D' San Martin y Gómez[11]. José de San Martín's mother was Gregoria Matorras[12].

Who was José de San Martín married to?

José de San Martín's spouses include María de los Remedios de Escalada[14].

What did José de San Martín do for work?

José de San Martín worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], and soldier[8].

Where did José de San Martín go to school?

José de San Martín was educated at Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid[22].

What awards did José de San Martín receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sun of Peru[23] and honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[24].

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  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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