Historical figures in Chihuahua City
The atlas holds 3 people and 9 moments here, from 1864 to 1916. The most recorded lives are Benito Juárez, Pancho Villa and Anthony Quinn. Across World War I.
Notable people
Anthony Quinn
in 1915
1 moment here
Mexican-American actor, painter, sculptor, writer, and civil-rights supporter Anthony Quinn (Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca) worked in film,…
Benito Juárez
from 1864 to 1866
4 moments here
Mexican lawyer, Liberal politician, and president of Mexico from 1858 until his death. A Zapotec from Oaxaca, Juárez led the Liberal government…
Pancho Villa
from 1913 to 1916
4 moments here
Francisco “Pancho” Villa (José Doroteo Arango Arámbula) was a Mexican revolutionary, guerrilla leader, military commander, and provisional governor…
Moments
- 1864 Arrival at Chihuahua City Benito Juárez
- 1865 Evacuation toward Paso del Norte Benito Juárez
- 1865 Government re-established at Chihuahua Benito Juárez
- 1866 Government established at Chihuahua Benito Juárez
- 1913 Return across the Chihuahua border Pancho Villa
- 1913 Assumes Chihuahua governorship Pancho Villa
- 1914 Meeting with Álvaro Obregón Pancho Villa
- 1915 Birth in Chihuahua City Anthony Quinn
- 1916 Temporary capture of Chihuahua City Pancho Villa