About Donato Guerra
Lived 1832 – 1876 (aged 43). Donato Guerra was a Mexican politician and military personnel.
General Donato Guerra (1832–1876) was a leader in the Mexican Army during the time of La Reforma.
Biography Born in Jalisco, he participated in the Reform War (1857-1861) and in the French intervention (1861-1867). He joined the Plan de la Noria (1871) and Tuxtepec (1876) of Porfirio Díaz to oust Presidents Benito Juárez and Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada.
Guerra was an ally of , during his anti-government campaign of June 1875, but was captured on 18 September of the same year, and incarcerated in Ávalos, a suburb of Chihuahua City. He was assassinated in Ávalos by lerdistas in 1876, and interred in the Panteón de Dolores on 27 May 1896.
The town of Donato Guerra in the State of Mexico is named for him.
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Who was Donato Guerra?
Mexican politician (1832-1876)
When was Donato Guerra born?
Donato Guerra was born on 22 October 1832 in Teocuitatlán de Corona Municipality.
When did Donato Guerra die?
Donato Guerra died on 19 September 1876 in Chihuahua City.
What was Donato Guerra's occupation?
Donato Guerra was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Donato Guerra?
Donato Guerra was Mexican.
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