1778–1850
José de San Martín
Argentine general and independence leader
72years old at death
26,470days lived
55%of the people on this site died younger
José de San Martín was born on 25 February 1778 and died on 17 August 1850, aged 72 years and 173 days. That is 26,470 days in all.
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