Benito Juarez
Benito Pablo Juárez García (San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, March 21, 1806 - Mexico City, July 18, 1872) was a Mexican lawyer and politician, of indigenous origin (of the Zapotec ethnic group), president of Mexico on several occasions , from December 18, 1857 to July 18, 1872. He is known as the "Meritorious of the Americas." His phrase is famous: "Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace."
Benito Juárez lived a crucial time in the formation of the Mexican state, considered by many historians as the consolidation of the nation as a republic. Juárez marked a watershed in national history, and was the leading player in this period. His biography during his presidential years is an outstanding part of Mexico's history.
Benito Pablo Juárez García (San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, March 21, 1806 - Mexico City, July 18, 1872) was a Mexican lawyer and politician, of indigenous origin (of the Zapotec ethnic group), president of Mexico on several occasions , from December 18, 1857 to July 18, 1872. He is known as the "Meritorious of the Americas." His phrase is famous: "Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace."
Benito Juárez lived a crucial time in the formation of the Mexican state, considered by many historians as the consolidation of the nation as a republic. Juárez marked a watershed in national history, and was the leading player in this period. His biography during his presidential years is an outstanding part of Mexico's history.
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