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History of Argentina

Geopolitical information, historical references, maps, photos, gauchos, Eva Peron, and related resources

Jose de San Martin, Santo de la Espada

Biographies, military history, and analysis of the Argentina's greatest hero.

José de San Martín

Revered as Argentina's greatest hero, San Martín was also Liberator of Chile and Protector of Peru. Called Knight of the Andes and Santo de la Espada, he is also the subject of one of history's unsolved mysteries.

Argentina's Independence Day - July 9

Argentina celebrates Independence Day on July 9, the day in which the Acta de la Declaración de la Independencia Argentina, the proclamation declaring independence from Spain was signed in Tucuman, one of Argentina's oldest cities.

Eva Peron

Eva Peron photos, bios, life stories, death, journey after death, museum and facts.

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