Don Jose De San Martin Research Paper

Born In February 25, 1778, Don Jose De San Martin was born in Yapeyu Argentina. A province of Corrientes. San Martin was born to Juan De San Martin and Gregoria Matorras. Juan De San Martin was a governor of Yapeyu at the time and a troubled professional soldier. Don Jose de San Martin was born of dark complexion. He became a target of social shame considering his dark complexion and light complexion of his parents. It was rumored that his father would often mistreat the indigenous people of Yapeyu, resulting in occasional revolts. This brought fear to a young Don Jose De San Martin, often bringing fears and nightmares of attacks on his home. It was by the age of 7 when he was enrolled in the “Semenario De Noble” when he attended elementary school for 2 years. In 1784 Juan de Martin was reassigned to Malaga Spain. By the Age of 11, Don Jose De San Martin had enlisted himself in the Murica Regiment as a cadet, He requested to only be paid the minimum amount to afford his
There he was sent to Africa to fight against Moroccan fighters. Afterwards he served in La Guarnicion de Oran in the city of Melilla. During this time, the city had undergone an earthquake that left Don Jose de San Martin and his military comrades in the ruin with hunger and insomnia. In Argon city, 1793, Don Jose De San Martin fought against French forces. It was there when he met General Ricardo. Don Jose De San Martin served under his command, Ricardo was a known, influential, and among courageous military leaders. He would utilize tactics in the Pyrenees that often required challenges regarding the geographical features of the land. It was this time when he learned some of the most influential skills he would later utilize in his very own tactics. By the age of 19 Don Jose de San Martin had join the Spanish navy where he fought against British