Jose Artigas

War Hero

Birthday June 19, 1764

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Montevideo, Uruguay

DEATH DATE Sep 23, 1850 (86)

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Numerology: 7

About

War hero who was often labeled the Father of Uruguayan nationhood. He was involved in the Oriental Revolution and the Luso Brazilian invasion.

Before Fame

He was a precocious child--cattle smuggling and fighting--but always stood up for the rights of people he felt couldn't defend themselves.

Trivia

His image appeared on the 1998 Uruguay Five-Pesos banknote.

Family Life

He was born in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Associated With

He and James Wolfe are among some of the world's most remembered war heros.