BENITO JUAREZ

born-21 March of 1806

Mar 21, 1806

born- 21 March 1806 -san Pablo Guelatao,Oaxaca

entered seminary

Mar 7, 1827

-Juarez entered seminary of Santa Cruz, where he learned Spanish Benito and law before graduating in 1827.

education

Apr 10, 1834

-Juarez continued his education, entering the Institute of Sciences and Arts, graduating in 1834 with a law degree.

elected governor

Jun 10, 1847

By 1847 he had been elected governor of the state of Oaxaca.

began carrers

Feb 8, 1852

1852: He began his POLITICAL CAREER :

captured the capital.

Nov 16, 1854

in November 1854 when Alvarez forces captured the capital.

president of mexico

Jan 5, 1858

Benito juarez is the 25th president of Mexico,15 January of 1858- 10 April 1864.

return to mexico

Jun 10, 1858

returned to Mexico to serve in the government; he succeeded to the presidency in 1858.

The U.S. government

Aug 8, 1859

The U.S. government, forced to choose sides, liberal government formally recognize Juarez in 1859.

returned to Mexico City

Jan 1, 1861

January 1, 1861, Juárez returned to Mexico City to assume the presidency of a united Mexico.

fought off the French

Oct 26, 1867

Juárez fought off the French and in 1867 was elected president. His presidency in the post-war period was plagued by frequent uprisings, but Juárez is considered one of Mexico's greatest heroes.

died

Jul 18, 1872

Died- 18 July 1872 (aged 66) (heart attack) ,Mexico City, Federal District