Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's Birth

Feb 21, 1794

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was born in Xalapa, Mexico.

Santa Anna (16) War

Jun 14, 1810

Santa Anna (16 years old) joined the Fijo de Veracruz infantry against the wishes of his parents (his parents wanted him to be in the business career).

Wounded in War

Dec 16, 1810

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna fought in the war against Spain, but got wounded in his left arm or left hand by an arrow. In the next war he led, he was hit in the left leg with a cannon ball, along with his left hand.

First & Second Wife

Aug 27, 1825

This is Santa Anna’s first wife (they had 5 children together).
For Santa Anna's second wife were married the same year his first wife was divorced with him (1844). They had no children.

Nickname

Jul 1, 1826

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s nickname was called “The Napoleon of the West”.

Years in Office

May 17, 1833

May 17,1833- June 4,1833 was his years in office as a politician, and was the 9th president of Mexico.

Letter of Retreat

Apr 22, 1836

Here is a letter of retreat from Santa Anna and the Mexican Army against San Janicto battlefields.

Amputation

Jul 12, 1838

When Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was hit with the cannonball in the war, his left leg, hand, and ankle were wounded in the war against France.

Wounded AGAIN in War

Oct 29, 1838

When Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was hit with the cannonball, his left leg, hand, and ankle were wounded in the war against France.

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's Death

Jun 22, 1845

Santa Anna died in poverty and squalor at age 82.