Benito Juarez By Makenna21 Mar 21, 1806 Benito Juarez was born. Period: Mar 21, 1806 to Jul 18, 1872 The Life of Benito Juarez Oct 6, 1809 Benito's mother and father died when he was only 3 years old and he was sent to live with his uncle. Dec 17, 1818 Benito decides to leave his home and flee to the city of Oaxaca where he soon calls home. Jun 14, 1829 Benito studies in priesthood. Oct 9, 1831 Benito recieves a degree in law after dropping out of priest college. Aug 27, 1841 Benito Juarez becomes a judge and later this year becomes governor of Oaxaca. Mar 29, 1857 Benito Juarez embodies a new constitution. May 23, 1857 Benito is accepted into Supreme Court. Jan 11, 1861 Benito becomes president of Mexico. Oct 22, 1870 Benito survives a stroke. Jan 20, 1871 Benito is re-elected as president of Mexico. Sep 3, 1871 Benito's wife dies. Jul 18, 1872 Benito dies of a heart attack.