Historical Figures in the Mexican Revolution

Historical Figures in the Mexican Revolution

Mexican Revolution: Summary
Source for images: Michael C. Meyer, William L. Sherman (1979). The Course of Mexican History. New York: Oxford University Press.

Execution without benefit of trial was common during the violent decade of 1910-1920. (p. 553)

Emiliano Zapata

Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919).

Although Zapata played only a minor role in fight against Diaz, his stature as a revolutionary grew steadily until his assassination in 1919.

Pancho Villa

Pancho Villa (1877-1923). Never an "armchair general", Villa often led his troops into battle. (p.540)

Porfirio Diaz

Porfirio Diaz (1830-1915).

As soldier, rebel, statesman and president, Diaz dominated his country as no previous figure in the 19^th century. (p.443)

Francisco I Madero

Francisco I Madero (1873-1913).

President of Mexico in the crucial period following the overthrow of Diaz, Maduro had faith in democracy that proved ill suited to the political realities of the day. (p.512)

Venustiano Carranza

Venustiano Carranza (1859-1920).

The First Chief of the Constitutionalist Army
assumed the presidency in 1917 but, in spite of revolutionary rhetoric, moved slowly on the issues of social reform.

Alvaro Obregón

Alvaro Obregón (1880-1928).

President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924, Obregón is shown here recovering from the amputation of his right arm following the battle of Santa Rosa (1915). (p. 507)