He served in the Spanish army in the attack on Oran, fought against the British and the Portuguese, and served with distinction in the Peninsular War.
He served in the Spanish army in the attack on Oran, fought against the British and the Portuguese, and served with distinction in the Peninsular War. After going to Buenos Aries, however, he switched sides, leading an army across the Andes to win victories over the Spanish at Chacubuco and Maipu. FTP, identify this Argentine soldier, who died in exile in France in 1850 after having fallen out with Bolivar, who captured Lima and, in 1821, became the Protector of Peru.
He served in the Spanish army in the attack on Oran, fought against the British and the Portuguese, and served with distinction in the Peninsular War.
Jose de {San Martin}