José Francisco Madero
Mexican surveyor and land commissioner
About José Francisco Madero
Lived 1775 – 1833 (aged 58). José Francisco Madero was a Mexican surveyor.
José Francisco Madero Gaxiola y San Martín (died 1833) was a Mexican surveyor and land commissioner. He was the father of Evaristo Madero Elizondo and great-grandfather of Francisco I. Madero, leader of the Mexican Revolution and president of Mexico.
He was also the founder of Liberty, Texas, when Texas was still a part of Mexico.
He died during a cholera epidemic in the Mexican state of Coahuila on September 26, 1833.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Francisco Madero?
Mexican surveyor and land commissioner
When was José Francisco Madero born?
José Francisco Madero was born on 11 May 1775 in Archena.
When did José Francisco Madero die?
José Francisco Madero died on 26 September 1833.
What was José Francisco Madero's occupation?
José Francisco Madero was a surveyor.
What nationality was José Francisco Madero?
José Francisco Madero was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Francisco Madero. https://biography.guide/jose-francisco-madero/
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