José Justo Corro
Mexican politician and president
Born
July 19th, 1794
231 years ago
Died
December 18th, 1864
160 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Mexico
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Served as the president of Mexico in 1836 and 1837, overseeing a turbulent period marked by political conflict and foreign intervention. Member of the Liberal Party, Corro played an important role in the Mexican political landscape during the early years of the republic. His presidency focused on governance reforms and addressing economic issues. Contributed to the drafting of the 1836 Constitution, which reflected liberal principles.
Served as the interim president of Mexico
Contributed to the 1836 Constitution
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