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1778–1850 Argentina
José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras (25 February 1778 - 17 August 1850), known simply as José de San Martín or the Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru, was an Argentine general and the primary leader of the southern and central parts of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire who served as the Protector of Peru.
Argentina Heads of state Military leaders Also known as: San Martín, José de
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The conscience is the best and most impartial judge that a righteous man has.
You will be what you must be, or else you will be nothing.
The remarkable protection granted to the Army of the Andes by its Patron and General, Our Lady of Cuyo, cannot fail to be observed.
The soldiers of our land know no luxury, but glory.
My promises to the people for whom I have waged war have been fulfilled — to accomplish their independence and leave the choice of their rulers to their own will.
If there is victory in overcoming the enemy, there is a greater victory when the man overcomes himself.
One should be under no illusions as to the future of the Old World. The real contest in the present day is purely social.
I have witnessed the declaration of independence of the States of Chile and Peru.
More noise occurs from a single man shouting than a hundred thousand who are quiet.
I shall always be ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for the liberty of the country, but as in the character of a simple private citizen and in no other.
A well-fought defeat is worth more than a casual victory.
Of what my Granadiers are capable, only I know — who they equal will exist, who exceeds them won't.
Mercedes … this is the exhaustion of death. Mariano — back to my room.
Your coarse impudence in making me a proposition to employ my sword in a civil war is simply incomprehensible. You insolent scoundrel! Do you realize it has never been dipped in American blood?
I only want Lions in my regiment.
My best friend is he who rights my wrongs or reproaches my mistakes.
I have fulfilled the sacred promises which I made Peru; I have witnessed the assembly of its representatives; the enemy's force threatens the independence of no place that wishes to be free, and that possesses the means of being so.
From this moment on, Peru is free and independent by the general will of its people and by the justice of its cause that God defends. Long live the nation! Long live the freedom! Long live the independence!
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