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Numerous cities, towns, streets, and institutions in Mexico are named after Benito Juárez, including the former El Paso del Norte, now called Ciudad Juárez; see Juárez (disambiguation) for a partial list.
Benito Juarez, national hero and president of Mexico (1861–72), who for three years (1864–67) fought against foreign occupation under the emperor Maximilian and who sought constitutional reforms to create a democratic federal republic.
Apr 2, 2014 · Benito Juárez was known as a one-time Mexican president and a long-time Mexican national hero. Learn more at Biography.com.
Benito Juárez, (born March 21, 1806, San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mex.—died July 18, 1872, Mexico City), National hero and president (1861–72) of Mexico. A Zapotec Indian, Juárez initially studied for the priesthood but later took a law degree and became a legislator, a judge, and a cabinet minister.
Benito Pablo Juárez García (March 21, 1806 – July 18, 1872) was a Zapotec Amerindian who served five terms [1] (1858–1861), (1861–1865), (1865–1867), (1867–1871), and (1871–1872), as President of Mexico.For resisting the French occupation, overthrowing the Empire, and restoring the Republic, as well as his efforts to modernize the ...
The death of Juárez due to a heart attack on July 18, 1872, however, brought an end to Díaz’s revolt. Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, as president of the Supreme Court, became interim president the following day, gave amnesty to Díaz, and in October was elected constitutional president.
May 21, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Benito Juárez, the first Mexican president of full native heritage and a leader of the liberal movement. Find out how he fought against conservatives, foreign intervention, and monarchy in the 19th century.
