Benito Juárez By Carlos1897 Mar 21, 1806 Born in San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico. 1831 Received his law degree. 1843 Juárez married Margarita Meza. 1847 Juárez was named interim governor of Oaxaca. 1853 Juarez went into exile in New Orleans, Louisiana. 1855 Juárez returned from exile. 1857 Juárez participated in the War of Reform. 1871 He was reelected. Jul 18, 1872 Juárez died.