Tuesday 16 August 2011

José de San Martín, the anniversary of his death.




About Anniversary of General Jose de San Martin's death
The Jose de San Martín was the Argentine general and the prime leader. He was born in 1778 February 25th. In South America's he was successful struggle for independence from Spain. In 1817, he crossed the Andes from Mendoza to Chile, and prevailed over the Spanish forces after the Battle of Chacabuco and Battle of Maipú (1818), liberating Chile. He is participating in several battles such as the Battle of Bailen and Battle of Albuera, San Martín started making contact with South American supporters of independence. And he was died in August 17th 1850. So today the country people celebrate the Anniversary of General Jose de San Martín's death. He is the national hero of the country.

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