The social Contract by Jean Jacques Rousseau, the publication of Common Sense by John Locke, and the concept of equiality among men are elements that inspired many latin american leaders. These revolutionary ideas were popular in most european universities where many latin american leaders, such as San Martin de los Andes, Mariano Martinez, and Manuel Belgrano, studied and tried to apply back in their country during the 1900s.
The answer is Benjamin Franklin
