Victoriano Huerta

Mexican military officer and president

Victoriano Huerta - Mexican military officer and president
Born

December 22nd, 1850
174 years ago

Died

January 13th, 1916
109 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Mexico

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Served as a military officer before becoming president of Mexico in 1913. Assumed the presidency after orchestrating a coup against President Francisco I. Madero. His administration faced opposition from revolutionary leaders, leading to a period of unrest and conflict. Resigned in 1914 and went into exile in the United States. Died in 1916.

Led a coup d'état against Madero in 1913

Served as President of Mexico from 1913 to 1914

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