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Birth
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was born on February 21, 1794. He was born in the city Xalapa, Mexico. His real name was Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón. -
Spanish army
In 1810 Santa Anna joined the colonial Spanish Army. -
Marrige
In 1825 Santa Anna married Inés García and had four children: María de Guadalupe, María del Carmen, Manuel, and Antonio López de Santa Anna y García. -
President of independence
In 1833 he won election for the president of Independence republic. -
President Santa Anna
Santa Anna was elected president on April 1, 1833 by President Pedraza. He made Valentín Gómez Farías Vice-President -
Death
Santa Anna died on June 21, 1876 Mexico City, Mexico. Santa Anna was 82 when he died