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He was born in San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca. The son of Zapotec. -
Entered the Sciences and Arts Institute, where he graduated as a lawyer. -
He served as governor for a short time after the resignation of José Simeón Artega. At the end of that term, Juárez presented himself as a candidate for the next term and was elected. He achieved economic balance and completed several public works projects. -
Juárez did not support Comonfort new policies and was apprehended. He was released and fled the capital. -
The support of the radical party, Juárez issued what are called the Reform Laws, including independence of the state from the church, civil marriage, new regulations for graveyards and cemeteries, and the transfer of church property to the nation. -
Meanwhile, Juárez had taken command of the government. He held elections and won a mandate to continue. He ordered the suspension of foreign debt payments, provoking military expeditions from England, France, and Spain to Veracruz. -
In the end, France was the only power that did not turn back, and , the intervention had begun. The French army was stopped at Puebla by Zaragoza. -
The city fell and Juárez left Mexico City, becoming the embodiment of Mexico's sovereignty during his exodus. -
The French army withdrew due to events in Europe, and the restoration of the Republic began. Juárez was re-elected president and took office. -
Benito Juárez died in the National Palace, as the insurrection was failing.