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Birth/Parents
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
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
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
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
Benito Juarez religion is Catholic -
Leader
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
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
In March 1861, Juárez was finally elected President in his own right under the Constitution of 1857. -
Death
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
