Benito Juarez

Birth/Parents

Mar 21, 1806

Benito Juarez was born March 21, 1806. He was born in San Pablo Guelatao, Mexico.His parents were Brigida Garcia and Marcelino Juarez.Benito Juarez parents were Brigida Garcia and Marcelino Juarez.

Job

Mar 21, 1806

Benito Juarez was a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served as the president of Mexico for five terms: as interim, then as constitutional president.

Graduation

Jul 30, 1843

Before he graduated, he kept himself involved in local politics and eventually became the councilman in Oaxaca town council. He was very passionate about protecting the rights of natives.

Wife/Children

Jul 31, 1843

Benito Juarez was married to a woman named Margarita Maza (1843- 1871) she was the first lady of Mexico from 1858 to 1864 and then from 1867 until her death in 1871. Benito had 13 children

Religion/Church

Oct 15, 1853

Benito Juarez religion is Catholic

Leader

Aug 15, 1857

Benito Juarez is considered one of Mexico's greatest and most beloved leaders. During his political career he helped to institute a series of liberal reforms that were embodied into the new constitution of 1857.

Famous Quoat

Jan 11, 1858

His most famous quote is ¨ Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace. People still use this saying in Mexico.

Presedent

Mar 17, 1861

In March 1861, Juárez was finally elected President in his own right under the Constitution of 1857.

Death

Jul 18, 1872

Benito Juarez died on July 18, 1872 from a heart attack while reading a newspaper at his desk in the National Palace in Mexico City