José Gervasio Artigas

Uruguayan military leader during the War for Independence
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José Gervasio Artigas
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José Gervasio Artigas

Summary

José Gervasio Artigas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montevideo[2]. He was born on June 19, 1764[3]. He passed away in Paraguay[4]. He died on September 23, 1850[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,052 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montevideo[2], José Gervasio Artigas…
  • José Gervasio Artigas died in Paraguay[4].
  • José Gervasio Artigas was born on June 19, 1764[3].
  • José Gervasio Artigas died on September 23, 1850[5].
  • José Gervasio Artigas is buried at Artigas Mausoleum[10].
  • José Gervasio Artigas's mother was Francisca Antonia Arnal[11].
  • Among José Gervasio Artigas's spouses was Rafaela Villagrán[12].
  • Among José Gervasio Artigas's spouses was Melchora Cuenca[13].
  • Among José Gervasio Artigas's spouses was Rosalía Rafaela Villagrán[14].
  • José Gervasio Artigas held citizenship in Viceroyalty of Peru[15].
  • José Gervasio Artigas held citizenship in Uruguay[16].
  • José Gervasio Artigas worked as a politician[6].
  • José Gervasio Artigas's professions included military personnel[7].
  • José Gervasio Artigas worked as a military officer[8].
  • José Gervasio Artigas is recorded as male[17].
  • José Gervasio Artigas's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • José Gervasio Artigas's Commons category is recorded as José Gervasio Artigas[19].
  • José Gervasio Artigas's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • José Gervasio Artigas's unmarried partner is recorded as Isabel Sánchez Velásquez[21].
  • José Gervasio Artigas's unmarried partner is recorded as Clara Gómez Alonso[22].
  • José Gervasio Artigas was part of the conflict Spanish American wars of independence[23].
  • José Gervasio Artigas was part of the conflict Battle of Carumbé[24].
  • José Gervasio Artigas was part of the conflict Battle of Arapey[25].
  • José Gervasio Artigas was part of the conflict Battle of Las Piedras[26].
  • José Gervasio Artigas was part of the conflict British invasions of the River Plate[27].

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Origins and Family

José Gervasio Artigas was born in Montevideo[2]. He was born on June 19, 1764[3]. His mother was Francisca Antonia Arnal[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rafaela Villagrán[12]; Melchora Cuenca[13], 1750–1872[28], of Paraguay[29]; and Rosalía Rafaela Villagrán[14].

Death and Burial

José Gervasio Artigas died on September 23, 1850[5]. He died in Paraguay[4]. Burial took place at Artigas Mausoleum[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for José Gervasio Artigas include Artigas[30], a city[31], in Uruguay[32], founded in 1852[33]; Artigas Base[34], an Antarctic research station[35]; Cerro Fortress[36], a museum building[37], in Uruguay[38], founded in 1809[39]; Instituto de Profesores Artigas[40], an institute[41], in Uruguay[42], founded in 1951[43]; General José Artigas Boulevard[44], a boulevard[45], in Uruguay[46]; General Artigas[47], a municipality of Paraguay[48], in Paraguay[49]; General Artigas Bridge[50], a road bridge[51], in Argentina[52], founded in 1975[53]; and Cerro Artigas[54], a hill[55], in Uruguay[56].

Why It Matters

José Gervasio Artigas ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,052 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Artigas[30], a city[31], in Uruguay[32], founded in 1852[33]; Artigas Base[34], an Antarctic research station[35]; Cerro Fortress[36], a museum building[37], in Uruguay[38], founded in 1809[39]; Instituto de Profesores Artigas[40], an institute[41], in Uruguay[42], founded in 1951[43]; General José Artigas Boulevard[44], a boulevard[45], in Uruguay[46]; and General Artigas[47], a municipality of Paraguay[48], in Paraguay[49].

FAQs

Where was José Gervasio Artigas born?

Born in Montevideo[2], José Gervasio Artigas…

Where did José Gervasio Artigas die?

José Gervasio Artigas passed away in Paraguay[4].

Who were José Gervasio Artigas's parents?

José Gervasio Artigas's mother was Francisca Antonia Arnal[11].

Who was José Gervasio Artigas married to?

José Gervasio Artigas's spouses include Rafaela Villagrán[12], Melchora Cuenca[13], and Rosalía Rafaela Villagrán[14].

What did José Gervasio Artigas do for work?

José Gervasio Artigas worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . authority file of the National Library of Uruguay. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, military officer
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  4. 25d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 4w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 5w ago · Ceaseless Watcher · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Francisca Antonia Arnal
    Depicted by Q21515084, Statue of Jose Artigas, Athens
    Military, police or special rank general
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