Leonardo Márquez
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Márquez and the second or maternal family name is Araujo.
Leonardo Márquez Araujo (8 January 1820 – 5 July 1913) was a conservative Mexican general. He led forces in opposition to the Liberals led by Benito Juárez, but following defeat in the Reform War was forced to guerrilla warfare. Later, he helped the French in their intervention to help restore the conservative cause. However, their defeat forced him into exile for most of the rest of his life.
Quick Facts Governor of Jalisco, Succeeded by ...
Leonardo Márquez | |
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Governor of Jalisco | |
Assumed office 8 January 1859 | |
Succeeded by | Luis Tapia |
In office 15 May 1859 – 28 May 1859 | |
Preceded by | Luis Tapia |
Succeeded by | Luis Tapia |
In office 3 September 1859 – 14 November 1859 | |
Preceded by | Luis Tapia |
Succeeded by | Luis Tapia |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-01-08)8 January 1820 Mexico City |
Died | 5 June 1913(1913-06-05) (aged 93) Havana, Cuba |
Political party | Conservative |
Awards | Order of Guadalupe |
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