Historical figures in Puebla
The atlas holds 3 people and 7 moments here, from 1519 to 1867. The most recorded lives are Porfirio Díaz, Hernán Cortés and Benito Juárez. Among them Explorers, Writers and Political Leaders, across the Age of Exploration.
Notable people
Benito Juárez
in 1863
1 moment here
Mexican lawyer, Liberal politician, and president of Mexico from 1858 until his death. A Zapotec from Oaxaca, Juárez led the Liberal government…
Hernán Cortés
in 1519
1 moment here
Spanish conquistador, commander, explorer, governor, and writer whose 1519–1521 campaign against the Aztec Empire helped establish Spanish rule in…
Porfirio Díaz
from 1862 to 1867
5 moments here
José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori was a Mexican general and politician who led Mexico from 1876 to 1880 and from 1884 until his overthrow in 1911.…
Moments
- 1519 March to Cholula Hernán Cortés
- 1862 Battle of Puebla Porfirio Díaz
- 1863 Inspection of Puebla fortifications Benito Juárez
- 1863 Headquarters during second siege of Puebla Porfirio Díaz
- 1865 Surrender and imprisonment at Puebla Porfirio Díaz
- 1865 Escape from French prison Porfirio Díaz
- 1867 Third Battle of Puebla Porfirio Díaz