17 de junio. Paso a la Inmortalidad del General don Martín Miguel de Güemes

Who was Martín Miguel de Güemes and why is June 17 a holiday in Argentina? This Friday marks the beginning of a long weekend in the country, celebrating two icons of national history. Who was Martín Miguel de Güemes? Martín Miguel de Güemes became one of the nation's heroes, as he was responsible for organizing the militias to prevent the Spanish advance in Upper Peru. He was also the only Argentine general to die in combat during the Argentine War of Independence. He died on June 17, 1821, at the age of 36, after being shot during an ambush by his army. Güemes was not only a key player in the process of independence in our country, but also fought against the English invasions. ▶️ If you haven't already, SUBSCRIBE:    / @fmazul1071   ✅ Get information on our website and follow us on social media: → WEB: https://www.fmazul1071.com.ar → INSTAGRAM:   / fmazul1071   → FACEBOOK:   / azulfmrio   → TIKTOK:   / fmazul1071   → X: azulfmrio