Adolfo de la Huerta

Mexican politician and provisional president

Adolfo de la Huerta - Mexican politician and provisional president
Born

May 26th, 1881
143 years ago

Died

July 9th, 1955
69 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Mexico

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Served as the provisional president of Mexico from June to November 1920. Engaged in Mexican politics during a turbulent period marked by the Mexican Revolution. Gained prominence as a political leader advocating for reforms. Elected governor of Sonora, contributing to regional governance and politics. Played a significant role in the political evolution of the country during the early 20th century.

Served as Provisional President of Mexico in 1920

Elected Governor of Sonora

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