Jose Marti

ModernRevolutionaryCuba1853 — 1895

Cuban independence hero and poet.

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Quick Facts

Born

1853

Died

1895

Country

Cuba

Era

Modern

Occupation

Revolutionary

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)41

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score44.0

Jose Marti — Complete Timeline

1892 AD

Founding of the Cuban Revolutionary PartyPolitical Action

Marti founded the Cuban Revolutionary Party (PRC) in New York, uniting Cuban exiles. The party aimed to achieve Cuban independence from Spain through armed struggle and democratic governance.

Political OrganizationIndependence MovementExile

Impact: nationalprogressive

1895 AD

Battle of Dos RiosWar

Marti was killed in action at Dos Rios while fighting Spanish forces. His death made him a martyr for Cuban independence and galvanized the revolutionary movement, though it deprived the cause of its civilian leader.

BattleDeathMartyrdom

Impact: nationaltragic

Manifesto of MontecristiPolitical Action◆ Major

Marti and General Maximo Gomez signed the Manifesto of Montecristi, outlining the goals of the Cuban War of Independence. It called for racial equality, civilian control of the military, and a democratic republic.

ManifestoWar GoalsIndependence

Impact: nationalprogressive