Artigas
José Gervasio
[haw-se her-vah-syaw] /hɔˈsɛ hɛrˈvɑ syɔ/ (Show IPA), 1764–1850, Uruguayan soldier and patriot.
Historical Examples
But on the frontier of Buenos Aires this army joined the popular movement, and fraternised with the barbaric hordes of Artigas.
Ponce de Leon William Pilling
Whether any offering of any kind would have tempted Artigas is doubtful.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
But Artigas, contrary to the Director’s expectation, failed to make the intended use of the gifts.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
Notwithstanding his late check, Artigas still remained a power to be reckoned with.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
The treaty once concluded, however, Artigas initiated a move that in itself proved the greatness of the man.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
Arriving on the heels of his enemy at the point of hostilities, Artigas was not slow to act.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
Artigas fled to Paraguay, where he fell into the clutches of Francia, never to escape.
The Hispanic Nations of the New World William R. Shepherd
Here the entire collection of Artigas’s mixed forces made a stand.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
The shaft is surmounted by a bust that represents Artigas himself.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
The name of Artigas stands for that of the national hero of Uruguay.
Uruguay W. H. Koebel
noun
José Gervasio. 1764–1850, the national hero of Uruguay. He fought for Uruguayan independence from Argentina, but was driven into exile in 1820
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