Benito juarez biography in english

(1806-1872)

Synopsis

Born on March 21, 1806, in San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico, Benito Juárez was orphaned at age 3 and raised by relatives.

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He entered politics promoting reforms for the Mexican people. During the military regime of Santa Ana, he went into exile but returned to help overthrow the dictator. He then resisted the French occupation and worked to overthrow Emperor Maximillian.

He served a total of five terms as president seeking to institute constitutional reforms and create a democratic Mexico.

Early Years

Benito Juárez was born into Zapotec Indian tribe in San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico.

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His parents, Brígida García and Marcelino Juárez, died when Benito was 3 and he was raised by relatives. Before starting school at age 12, he worked in the fields and didn’t speak Spanish. He entered Oaxaca Institute for the Arts and Sciences in 1827 and received his law degree in 1831.

He quickly began to help poor farmers of Oaxaca in their battles with