This Hero of South America Liberated not One, not Two, but Three Countries!
Channel: Garry Mikal
Date: 2024-02-08

The battles for South American independence from the Spanish Empire were  bloody and complicated.  And these battles gave rise to the legends of many heroes whose images are seen everywhere in South America today.  One of these heroes, perhaps the most important one, was José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras (José de San Martin).  He's everywhere!  There are plazas, parks, statues, streets, towns, all named after him across Argentina, Chile, and Peru.  He's even on the money in Argentina!  Come along and find out why.

Other videos mentioned:
Plazas of Mendoza:  https://youtu.be/LEcp2Q75zng
Mendoza Earthquake:  https://youtu.be/eDH-uaGQ6iM
Jesuits part one:  https://youtu.be/QvGXJ-RFsJI
Jesuits part two:  https://youtu.be/W4wBxVKxyhE
Rafael de Sobremonte:  https://youtu.be/1VPLhmijJFE

Sources: 
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_de_San_Mart%C3%ADn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_de_San_Mart%C3%ADn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_of_the_Andes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peninsular_War
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Army-of-the-Andes