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Birth to Death
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Cadet in Military
In 1810 at sixteen years old, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna entered the Veracruz Infantry as a Cadet. -
Sent to Tampico
Antonio was sent to Tampico. From there they were to march to fight Hidalgo's forces. -
Promoted To First Lietenant
He was promoted to First Lieutenant for his bravery in Tampico. -
Promoted to Captain
He fought against Miguel Hidalgo, the priest and original leader of the independence movement, in Texas and distinguished himself in battle. This bravery led him to a promotion. -
Promoted to Lieutenant Colonial
General Herrera arrived, as did dispatch from Viceroy making Santa Anna lieutenant colonel as reward for Miranda's defeat. -
Presdency
Santa Anna named President, with Gómez Farías as vice-president. -
Attacked the Alamo
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna left his presidency to attack the Alamo. He then later returned to Mexico and resumed his presidency -
Interview
On January 18, 1837, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was interviewed by president Andrew Jackson. -
Surrendered Presidency
Santa Anna surrendered presidency to Canalizo. -
Imprisonment
Santa Anna taken with U.S. help to Sisal, Yucatán, and imprisoned.
