People, Places and Events on Stamps

José de San Martín

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The General Jose de San Martin stamp was issued on February 25, 1959.
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The General Jose de San Martin stamp was issued on February 25, 1959.
 

Soldier and statesman General José de San Martín (1778-1850) played a major role in winning independence from Spain and bringing freedom to his native Argentina in 1812. He also won independence for Chile (1818) and Peru (1821). San Martín served as the first president of Peru and is considered a national hero in his native Argentina.