About Joaquín Baranda
Lived 1840 – 1909 (aged 69). Joaquín Baranda was a Mexican politician, writer and judge.
Joaquín Baranda (May 7, 1840, Mérida, Yucatán – May 21, 1909, Mexico City) was a Mexican politician, lawyer and jurist. He played a main role in the creation of institutions like the Ministry of Justice and the Escuela Normal para Profesores. During his political career he served in the Chamber of Deputies and as president of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, also as governor of Campeche from 1871 to 1877. His remains were interred on June 29, 1981 at the Rotunda of Illustrious Persons.
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Who was Joaquín Baranda?
Mexican politician
When was Joaquín Baranda born?
Joaquín Baranda was born on 7 May 1840 in Mérida.
When did Joaquín Baranda die?
Joaquín Baranda died on 21 May 1909 in Mexico City.
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Joaquín Baranda was a politician, writer and judge.
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Joaquín Baranda was Mexican.
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