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Birth
On this day, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was born. He was born in Jalapa Mexico. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s real name was Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón. Santa Anna’s parents were Antonio López de Santa Anna and Manuela Pérez de Lebrón. -
The War for Mexico's Independence
Santa Anna fought in the war for Mexico’s independence. At this time he supported Agustín de Iturbide. During this war, Iturbide was the Emperor of Mexico. -
Marriage
On April 13, 1825 Santa Anna got married to Inés García. He fathered her with five children. Then Ines Garcia died in 1844. -
First term of President
On April 1, 1833, Santa Anna begins his first term as the president for Mexico. He ran until 1835 because he was not interested in governing. He said this quote “It annoyed him and bored him, and perhaps frightened him.” -
Leading an Army
On January 28, 1836 Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna leads his army into the Texas Rebellion. Even though they got their independence shortly before they were confident in winning. This war lasted from October 2, 1835 to April 21, 1836. But Antonio didn’t lead his army until January. -
Sieging the Alamo
On February 23, 1836 Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna sieges the Alamo. The siege lasted from February 23, 1836 to March 6, 1836. This siege took place in Alamo Mission in San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. -
Captured
On April 13, 1836 Santa Anna is captured. He was captured by the other side of the Battle of San Jacinto. During his stay with the other side, Santa Anna is forced to sign treaty to Texas’s independence. -
Returning to Mexico
In 1837, Antonio Lopez was allowed to return to Mexico after several months in exile in the United States. There he retired in his home. His home was located in Vera Cruz. -
Second Marriage
On January 28, 1844, Santa Anna’s wife (Inés García) dies at the age of 19. After about a month, Santa Anna remarried a women named María Dolores de Tosta. She was 17 when they had gotten married. She later died in 1886. -
Death
On June 21, 1876, Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón died. He died in Mexico City, Mexico. He died at the age of 82.