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Benito Juarez was born March 21, 1806. He was born in San Pablo Guelatao, Mexico.His parents were Brigida Garcia and Marcelino Juarez.Benito Juarez parents were Brigida Garcia and Marcelino Juarez.
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Benito Juarez was a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served as the president of Mexico for five terms: as interim, then as constitutional president.
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Before he graduated, he kept himself involved in local politics and eventually became the councilman in Oaxaca town council. He was very passionate about protecting the rights of natives.
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Benito Juarez was married to a woman named Margarita Maza (1843- 1871) she was the first lady of Mexico from 1858 to 1864 and then from 1867 until her death in 1871. Benito had 13 children
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Benito Juarez religion is Catholic
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Benito Juarez is considered one of Mexico's greatest and most beloved leaders. During his political career he helped to institute a series of liberal reforms that were embodied into the new constitution of 1857.
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His most famous quote is ¨ Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace. People still use this saying in Mexico.
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In March 1861, Juárez was finally elected President in his own right under the Constitution of 1857.
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Benito Juarez died on July 18, 1872 from a heart attack while reading a newspaper at his desk in the National Palace in Mexico City
