Juárez, Benito, 1806-1872

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President of Mexico. Born 1806 in Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico; died 1872. Elected to Oaxaca state congress in 1833. Governor of Oaxaca 1847-1852; 1856-1857. In exile in New Orleans 1853-1855. Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs Oct. 6-Dec. 9, 1855; Ley Juárez passed Nov. 23, 1855. President of the Supreme Court (1857). Assumed presidency Jan. 1858 upon removal of Ignacio Comonfort. Elected president in March 1861, Juárez was re-elected in October 1867 and July 1871. He died in office.

From the description of Benito Juárez papers, 1849-1872 [microform]. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 33273375

Benito Juárez, president of Mexico from 1858 until his death in 1872.

From the description of Benito Juárez manuscript material : 1 item, 1862 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 454604757

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Birth 1806-03-21

Death 1872-07-18

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Spanish; Castilian,

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