Ο José de San Martín Miranda (Sebastián Francisco de Miranda y Rodríguez de Espinoza, 1750-1816), known simply as José Miranda, was one of the most important heroes of Latin American independence and was closely associated with the political and military history of Argentina. Although he was born in Venezuela, he devoted much of his life to the independence of South America, and served as a general in the service of several countries. He was elected President of Argentina in 1812, but his political career was accompanied by difficulties, including internal instability and conflicts with other leaders.

In terms of his involvement in Freemasonry, José Miranda was a member of the Brotherhood and played an important role in its expansion in Latin America, particularly in Venezuela and Argentina.

Miranda was initiated into a lodge in France, under the auspices of the Grand Orient of France, during his stay in the country. He joined lodges as part of his intellectual and political activity, influenced by Enlightenment ideas and revolutionary movements.

His association with Freemasonry was in line with his revolutionary ideals, which promoted freedom, equality and fraternity – values that were particularly important in the Latin American independence movements he supported. His association with Freemasonry also reflected his participation in networks of revolutionaries who belonged to the Freemasonry movement of the time.

Miranda was an emblematic figure of the South American Enlightenment and national independence, incorporating the ideas of Freemasonry into his strategy for the liberation of Latin American countries.

His involvement in Freemasonry played a role in his wider efforts to liberate the Spanish colonies in South America. Although his military and political efforts did not produce lasting results during his lifetime, his legacy as an intellectual and revolutionary remains important in the history of Latin American independence. His association with Freemasonry, which was a source of revolutionary ideas, contributed to his vision of independence for Latin American countries.

Miranda died on 14 July 1816 in Cadiz, Spain.