José Mart' was born poor and became famous. He was born in Cuba to Spanish parents. JosŽ was a talented artist, editorial writer and writer of poetry. JosŽ was arrested at a young age and sentenced to six years in prison. JosŽ was deeply committed to freedom, he later died in battle fighting to liberate his island from Spain. He died fighting for freedom. "José Mart' was a Cuban patriot, freedom fighter and poet." (Biography of JosŽ Mart)JosŽ Mart' was born on January 28, 1853 in Havana Cuba. "José was born to a poor family, with seven sisters." (JosŽ Mart' the Spanish-American War) His parents were Spanish immigrants. They came to Cuba looking to escape poverty and find a better life. They found in Cuba the same poverty from which they had fled in Spain. Cuba had few freedoms, people who wanted to learn and question were put in prison. JosŽ Mart' was a talented artist. When JosŽ was a teenager he was a successful artist. He enrolled in a school for painters and sculptors. JosŽ painted many things. He painted primarily about freedom, because he was deeply committed to freedom. JosŽ also painted h...