José Martí

José Martí (January 28, 1853 – May 19, 1895) is a famous Cuban national hero. He is an important figure in Latin American literature. He was a poet, an essayist, a journalist, a revolutionary philosopher, a translator, a professor, a publisher, and a political theorist. Through his writings and political activity, he became a symbol for Cuba’s bid for independence against Spain in the 19th century, and is referred to as the “Apostle of Cuban Independence.”

José Martí

José Martí Marker

Jose Marti's Birthplace

Monument to José Martí