Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada
Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada was the daughter of General José de San Martín, a key figure in Argentina's struggle for independence and often referred to as the 'Father of the Nation.' Born in 1816 in Mendoza, her birthday on August 24 has been commemorated as a day to honor her father, leading to the establishment of Father's Day in Argentina in 1958.
Born on Mar 24, 1816 (209 years old)
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Argentina:
Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada is recognized as the daughter of José de San Martín, whose birth date is celebrated on Father's Day in Argentina.
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Uruguay:
The commemoration of Father's Day in Argentina coincides with the birth of Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada.
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