Guadalupe Victoria

Mexican general and 1st President

Guadalupe Victoria - Mexican general and 1st President
Born

September 29th, 1786
239 years ago

Died

March 21st, 1843
182 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Mexico

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Served as a general during the Mexican War of Independence and later became the first President of Mexico. Participated in the drafting of the 1824 Constitution and served as President from 1825 to 1829. Focused on stabilizing the country after its independence, implementing measures to strengthen the government and economy.

First President of Mexico

Served as a general in the Mexican War of Independence

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