Ignacio Zaragoza
Mexican political and military leader (1829–1862) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the municipality in Chihuahua, see Ignacio Zaragoza Municipality. For its municipal seat, see Ignacio Zaragoza, Chihuahua.
Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín (Spanish pronunciation: [iɣˈnasjo saɾaˈɣosa]; March 24, 1829 – September 8, 1862) was a Mexican general and politician. He led the Mexican army of 600 men that defeated 6,500 invading French forces, including the elite French legionnaires at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 (mostly celebrated in the United States as Cinco de Mayo).
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zaragoza and the second or maternal family name is Seguín.
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Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín | |
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Secretary of War and Navy | |
In office April 13, 1861 – December 22, 1861 | |
President | Benito Juárez |
Preceded by | Jesús González Ortega |
Succeeded by | Pedro Hinojosa |
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Born | (1829-03-24)March 24, 1829 Presidio La Bahía, Coahuila y Tejas, Mexican Republic (now Goliad, Texas, U.S.) |
Died | September 8, 1862(1862-09-08) (aged 33) Puebla, Mexico |
Resting place | Panteón de San Fernando Mexico City |
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Allegiance | Mexico |
Branch/service | Mexican Army |
Years of service | 1853–1862 |
Rank | General Secretary of War |
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