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Porfirio Díaz

  • 1830

    1830
    He was born in Oaxaca on September 15 th, 1830
  • 1843

    1843
    He studied law at the institute of sciences and arts.
  • 1855

    1855
    He began his military career
  • December 22th, 1856

    December 22th, 1856
    He was an infantry captain in the National Guard.
  • 1863

    1863
    He was named "Major General" by President Benito Juarez.
  • 1876

    1876
    On January 10, he promulgated the Plan de Tuxtepec against President Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada. On November 28th he assumes the power to the presidency of Mexico.
  • Period: to

    1877-1911

    He built more telegraph lines and railroads
  • Period: to

    1884-1911

    During this time, he ruled as president of Mexico.
  • 1910

    1910
    He issued a decree for the creation of the National University of Mexico.
  • 1911

    1911
    He left the presidency of Mexico
  • 1915

    1915
    Died in Paris at the age of 84 years