Benito Juarez Famous Quotes

Benito Juarez — Mexican Statesman born on March 21, 1806, died on July 18, 1872

Benito Pablo Juárez García ( /beˈnito ˈpaβlo ˈxwares garˈsi.a/ (help·info)), was a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served as the president of Mexico for five terms: 1858–1861 as interim, then 1861–1865, 1865–1867, 1867–1871 and 1871–1872 as constitutional president. He resisted the French occupation of Mexico, overthrew the Second Mexican Empire, restored the Republic, and used liberal measures to modernize the country... (wikipedia)